catapult

Example Sentences

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Musk plans to create a “self-growing city” on the moon and catapult satellites into orbit from the lunar surface.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I think that you need an iconic person from your city in order to catapult the culture of comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Incorporating Greenland, which has 57,000 people, would catapult the United States past China and Canada to be the world's second largest country in land mass after Russia.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The Fujian can launch three different types of aircraft with its electromagnetic catapult and flat flight deck, according to state media.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

How often does anybody get to catapult doo-doo into a forest?

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds