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propelled

ADJECTIVE
thrown
Synonyms


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On Wednesday, the S&P 500’s rally was propelled by Big Tech, as investors weighed U.S. midterm elections resulting in Democrats taking control of Congress.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

She told Cadena Ser radio how the crash had propelled her forwards.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The semiconductor boom has also propelled the country's current account surplus to record levels.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

As the muscles contracted, the fins flapped and propelled the robot through the water.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The wind-blown dust—“frightful dust,” he said, “regular sandstorms of the desert”—continued and stung his eyes and propelled grit into his inflamed mouth.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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