propelled

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They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares of the healthcare giant were propelled by bullish notes from BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A sharp drop in oil prices propelled stocks to fresh records, buoyed by investor optimism over a possible peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A deep sense of anxiety has settled in the tech job market, propelled by consecutive layoffs and coding tasks being automated by AI.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Now that I am safe, the adrenaline that propelled me here is fading, and the pain is getting worse.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth