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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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Thirty two years ago, the first World Cup to be staged in the US helped propel the sport into the mainstream.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The current disruption will propel more oil and gas investment in the Western Hemisphere and Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Mainly, while all of the top candidates have impressive resumes, there’s a lack of star power that could help propel someone to the forefront.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Following a 50% drawdown from $500, a confirmed breakout above $500 could propel Tesla toward $730 by late 2027.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Haymitch and Plutarch grab my arms and propel me out of the room.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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