Catch
Catch verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Launching
Launching noun - The act of propelling with force.
Both words in one sentence
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In the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episode "Adoptcalypse Now", Mac is launching several imaginary friends through the window, each of which Bloo has to catch.
Source: Squashed Flat -
Konoko runs up to her opponent, jumps up and uses her momentum to catch the opponent's head between her legs before flipping over, launching the victim into the air.
Source: Video Game / Oni -
The game begins by launching a fruit into the air using a stick, at which point one of the players tries to catch it using a bucket.
Source: Calvinball
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