initial launch

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initial
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/us
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
of or at ...
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launch
noun[C]
uk
/lɔːntʃ/us
/lɑːntʃ/
an event to celebrate or introduce ...
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(Definition ofinitialandlaunchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Although much time was spent in fieldwork away from the offices, through theinitiallaunchand induction we had acquired a strong sense of being members of a team.
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At what stage are we expecting the losses to end now that the system has reached about the halfway mark towards itsinitiallaunchtarget?
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There is reference to some 12 other universities which are still considering taking part in theinitiallaunch.
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Only a small proportion of the issue would be offered for sale at theinitiallaunch.
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Radio 5'sinitiallaunchsaw some increase in children's services, but the general public, teachers and children were not aware of them, because they were not promoted.
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Initiallaunchdate was set to 1995, but later postponed as far as 2008, until it was finally cancelled in 2002.
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Theinitiallaunchday weather forecast called for a 90% chance of favorable launch conditions.
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The launch angle andinitiallaunchvelocity determine the travel distance, duration, and height of the jump.
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Two- and four-door models were eventually offered, although the four-door sedans appeared late, almost two years after theinitiallaunch.
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In the past, when this system has failed during theinitiallaunchattempt, all four sensors performed normally during the next attempt.
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After theinitiallaunch, the magazine had an average monthly circulation of 190,000, but it quickly grew to 205,000 by its first anniversary.
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Theinitiallaunchleft users confused with the application's user interface and purpose.
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After theinitiallaunchin 1958, the line was discontinued by 1959.
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The success of thisinitiallaunchevent prompted an early review of selling prices, which were increased for the second release.
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Theinitiallaunchof the magazines came as part of a boom in science fiction pulp magazine publishing at the end of the 1930s.
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Initiallaunchof space station components is planned for 2014, with portions of the station available for leased use as early as 2015.
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Theinitiallaunchconsisted of 8 miniatures including some science fiction pieces and a cowgirl.
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Theinitiallaunchhad a number of technical difficulties.
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Items highlighted in green were added to the bundle after itsinitiallaunch.
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Highinitiallaunchcosts, specifically for commercial washing machines and dryers, have also been commented on as reasons for fewer new entrants into the market.
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