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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

That makes those first working years after college especially critical for gaining the experience and skills that propel a career forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

Recent pullbacks in hot chip stocks betray some nervousness around how far the artificial-intelligence trade can propel the market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The floaters may propel themselves through the planetary atmosphere with gusts of gas, like a ramjet or a rocket.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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