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Host project launch (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

throw

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This clue might be a double definition.

'host project' is the first definition.
'throw' can be an answer for 'project' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'host' bit.

'launch' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for throw that I've seen before include "Form (pot) on a wheel" , "Light cloth cover for furniture" , "Sling" , "Dumbfound" , "pitch or > floor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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