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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

Wingers Vinicius Jr and Raphinha risk being overshadowed by Mbappe and Yamal for Real and Barca respectively but could catapult themselves into contention if they shine for Brazil at the World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Fury had swung her aft catapult to fire back at the city, but she lacked the range; the barrels of pitch were shattering under the walls.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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