propel
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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
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
Cypress 8, Oaks Christian 2: Noah Johnson had three hits to propel Cypress into an elimination game against Sierra Canyon on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Perhaps age alone would have been sufficient to propel Washington down the road from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon one last time.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing propel
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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Maniac Magee
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