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catapult

[kat-uh-puhlt, -poolt] / ˈkæt əˌpʌlt, -ˌpʊlt /


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The rocket is slated to catapult into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County carrying dozens of satellites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

But tech journalist Kara Swisher argues its "gorgeous marketing" helped catapult it into the mainstream.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Gu, who had a poor second run and risked finishing out of the medals, came back strongly, scoring 89.00 with her final effort to catapult her into the silver medal position.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“It’s about how it might catapult you into the future.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

My heart began to pound so hard I thought it would catapult me backward off the horse.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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