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catapult

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


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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

"It's high-risk and high-reward. If it succeeds, of course, it catapults Pakistan to the top of the global diplomatic game."

From BBC

My heart’s punching my ribs now, rapid-fire like a jackhammer, and my muscles tense with the energy that will catapult me forward.

From Literature

The ensuing knockout streak has catapulted him into - perhaps prematurely - conversations about world titles.

From BBC

Benchmark global oil futures have catapulted around 80% higher since the start of the year, even after reports of Washington’s negotiations with Iran sparked a steep selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal