Object

• campaign: Last week, Oxfam launched the new campaign to MAKE TRADE FAIR.

• attack: Yes, Clinton launched a cruise missile attack on the mountains of Afghanistan.

• initiative: President Bush launched the international initiative in Krakow, Poland, in May 2003.

• consultation: Notes to Editors: The Microgeneration Strategy is a result of a three month consultation launched in June 2005.

• today: April 2005 26/04/05 New telephone hotline launched A new one-stop service to make booking a golfing holiday in St Andrews easier was launched today.

• appeal: Usually they would launch a fundraising appeal, apply for a grant or borrow from the bank.

Converse of object

• announce: We are pleased to announce the launch of this exciting venture.

• celebrate: Come and celebrate the launch of the Awareness Week, at a party where everyone's welcome!

• attend: Those attending the launch will receive a complimentary copy of the report.

• see: The second half saw the launch of an exciting new Scottish dance band, the New Harry Roberts Band.

Preposition: at

• beginning: Head teacher Richard Wiggin says many parents are already taking advantage of the scheme, which was launched at the beginning of the month.

Adjective modifier

• official: Monday 2nd December sees the official launch of this new group to bring local people together to promote healthy hearts.

• successful: Lewis Lite gains weight 4 th October 2005 Following the successful launch of Lewis Lite, the service has now been expanded.

• upcoming: The upcoming launch is scheduled for 06:09 GMT on Friday, 26 September 2003 with a live satellite link across Europe via Eutelsat W2.

Modifies a noun

• pad: But at least the rain should keep the rocket on its launch pad.

• date: The service, to be called La Tre, aims to reach 70 % of the Italian population by the launch date.

Noun used with modifier

• product: Here you can browse through information about Lager, including new product launches.

Preposition: in

• spring: The final CD-Rom will be launched in spring 2006.

Preposition: of

• euro: The warning came as fresh data from Portugal and Italy point to the worst budget deficits since the launch of the euro.

• campaign: Right out: news release Our news release from March 2002 to announce the launch of this campaign.