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Meanings of launchpad in English
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Examples for "pad"
Examples for "pad"
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Would that work? Eric held a pen over a pad of paper.
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Reporters will, however, only have a pen and pad to work on.
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Forty-five years ago, Rione said, her eyes on her data pad again.
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That much is true, right? She eased the pad back to him.
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Rae set aside the pad of paper and glanced at the clock.
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The Eurovision Song Contest has been a launching pad for international careers.
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The event is seen as a launching pad for the industry's award season.
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That goal proved the launching pad for St Gall's deserved success.
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But it might be a ground-up launching pad for the newspapers of tomorrow.
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Preparations are underway around the launching pad in the Gobi Desert.
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Afghanistan could once again serve as a launch pad for terrorism attacks.
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I'm facing the wrong way, towards the launch pad not the exit.
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However, the rocket exploded on the launch pad and destroyed the satellite.
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Congress historically has not been a good launch pad for the presidency.
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The vehicle exploded on its launch pad while undergoing final pre-launch tests.
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Recycling to T-20 minutes and holding for a vessel to clear the launch area.
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We can nail her before she reaches the launch area.
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Thousands of spectators jammed the launch area on Friday, eager to witness Starliner's premiere flight.
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Many camped on the lake bed, separated from the launch area by a line of festive bunting.
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The local commanders responsible for securing the launch area have been arrested pending an investigation, it said in a statement.
Usage of launchpad in English
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When Hubble finally reached the launchpad, seven years late, confidence was high.
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August has been a regular launchpad for R-rated comedies in recent years.
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James spoke, of course, of the launchpad of rockets and Space Shuttles.
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With help from the launchpad technicians, Emma stepped out of the van.
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And finally, on the drive across the pitch-black desert to the launchpad.
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Federal elections can act as a launchpad or watershed for major health reform.
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The conference needs to be the launchpad for our third term.
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Zarek could feel the deck shake as the first Viper left its launchpad.
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A hangar adjacent to launchpad 39A is capable of holding only three boosters.
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Launch Control reported a fire on the launchpad and activated the fire suppression system.
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They have a launchpad, yes, but nothing left to launch.
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Treads and main engine nozzle cleared the roof and the fire licked the launchpad.
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It was also the launchpad for the hacktivist group Anonymous.
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They have a private launchpad built out onto the lake.
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Hours before liftoff, a Soyuz rocket stands on its launchpad.
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It's an ideal launchpad for an exploration of the surrounding bars, clubs and restaurants.
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