propelled

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What it lacks is twofold: the abundance of charm that propelled the original over and beyond any narrative implausibility and made it sing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Car sales haven’t propelled Tesla stock as of late.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“It seems inconceivable to me that we would voluntarily relinquish the leadership that has propelled our country, fueled the economy, made us healthier, and made us safer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A sport built to the glory of the internal combustion engine and propelled by the roar of the V-12 was hurtling into an era of electric vehicles and corporate responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In his mind, he had already propelled himself there.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech