propel
Example Sentences
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Washington threw massive amounts of money into the financial system and economy to propel a rapid rebound from the pandemic.
JOHANNESBURG—The corporate exodus from what was supposed to be Africa’s breakout economy is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.
Meantime, concerns about future supply have intensified, propelling copper prices to a record high.
San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to propel the Spurs to a 135-123 victory over the Mavericks in Dallas.
From Barron's
Gold prices had been propelled to record highs by rapid changes in US trade policy, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and conflict and central banks increasing their purchases of bullion.
From BBC
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