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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

A typical EV motor uses strong, permanent magnets made from rare earths such as neodymium to spin the rotor and propel the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

“Gadd’s toxic menace in ‘Half Men,’ a world removed from his ‘Baby Reindeer’ breakthrough, could propel him back to the winner’s circle,” says Matt Roush.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He learned how to jump in front of the gusher and let it propel him halfway across the street.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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