propelled

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Karen Gillan grew up in nearby Inverness before a role in Doctor Who propelled her to Hollywood.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A sport built to the glory of the internal combustion engine and propelled by the roar of the V-12 was hurtling into an era of electric vehicles and corporate responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

His decision to run for office was propelled by a 2023 spinal cord injury and two-year recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Yet the U.S. economy has continued to expand, propelled in large part by a boom in investment in artificial intelligence and stable consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Starvation propelled aid organizations to sneak-fly food into Biafra at night since both sides could not agree on routes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie