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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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"We can and should continue to push boundaries to propel the cancer field forward."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

But then Kaede reached down into the boat and lifted out a long oar, dipping it into the azure sea to propel the small craft away from the shore.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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