propelled

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One of them stands head and shoulders above all others - the 4-2 victory over Denmark in November that propelled Scotland into their first World Cup in 28 years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The war has propelled U.S. inflation to its highest point since mid-2023.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Markets have been surging to new highs this year, propelled by a boom in artificial intelligence tech shares, which some analysts have cautioned is a bubble waiting to burst.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 climbed, propelled by a rally in chip and memory stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Sass only gave my arm a yank and propelled me into the office.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan