Holes launches (8)

I believe the answer is:

openings

I believe this is a double definition.

'holes' is the first definition.
(opening can mean a hole or gap)

'launches' is the second definition.
(eg the opening of a business)

(Other definitions for openings that I've seen before include "Gaps or beginnings" , "Job opportunities or apertures" , "Opportunities, for employment say" , "Apertures or job vacancies" , "Holes or opportunities" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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