catapult
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Others, like “Obsession,” catapult from modest beginnings into an echelon of popularity that not even the academics and historians could’ve foreseen.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
For Walmart, the bottom line matters because its tech-like growth story, which has helped catapult its share price to 43 times forward earnings, is predicated on growing operating profits faster than revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
This year’s debates have done little to catapult anyone to the top, and tonight was more of the same.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Wingers Vinicius Jr and Raphinha risk being overshadowed by Mbappe and Yamal for Real and Barca respectively but could catapult themselves into contention if they shine for Brazil at the World Cup.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Beneath the screech of splintering wood, he heard the deep thrum- thump of the Fury's fore catapult.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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"The ballista spider's snare is bioengineered to store elastic energy in the silk and rapidly release it, giving it incredible instantaneous power density -- greater than any other specialized silk-based biological catapults," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
"It's high-risk and high-reward. If it succeeds, of course, it catapults Pakistan to the top of the global diplomatic game."
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
The park, which closed in late December, contains games and rides that reference past MrBeast videos, such as a trapdoor tower and catapults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
The drones can be launched by different mechanisms, including catapults, rocket-assisted takeoff, and mobile ground and vehicle systems, according to a Central Command statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Piper was on watch while her friends geared up for combat - checking their weapons and armour, loading the ballistae and catapults.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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The hit sci-fi NBC series had catapulted the teen into a household name - and that brought with it intense pressure and exhaustion she says felt overwhelming.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Her public persona was often as in-your-face as the works that catapulted her to fame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Its success has catapulted 26-year-old Barker from a YouTube video creator into Hollywood's A-league with a first feature-length film that cost just $750,000 to $1 million to make.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Four years after being catapulted into global stardom, the pair are bidding a bittersweet farewell to the roles that have defined their own coming of age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The dragon pitched sideways and catapulted Leo face-first into the sand.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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The paintings were a massive hit, catapulting Julian to a new echelon of fame, but isolating Christopher and ultimately driving him away, leaving the third and final series incomplete.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
Many had said the fad would soon fade, casting doubt on the logic of Pop Mart’s share price catapulting above that of heavyweights like Alibaba.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Me, I’m hoping for a repeat of last year when a Brazilian actor won a prize, catapulting them to an Oscar nomination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
The stock has risen 12% since, catapulting Amazon from the worst-performing “Magnificent Seven” name on a year-to-date basis to the fourth best.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
Steeling his nerves, he tapped his spear against the stone ground, then planted his left foot on the very edge of the Cliff and jumped, catapulting up and into the twilight air.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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