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hard launch

Officially showing a relationship online, like posting a clear couple photo.

They finally hard launched, it's official.

For parents and educators

Harmless. For teens, going public online can feel like a big deal, so a breakup after a hard launch can sting more.

Where it came from

The bolder follow-up to a soft launch.

Also heard as

hard launched

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