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

Shares of the healthcare giant were propelled by bullish notes from BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

This year’s second quarter has been about as good as it gets for U.S. stocks, but what has propelled the market is as remarkable as how much it has risen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Five runs in the fifth inning and three in the sixth propelled the comeback, with Nick Feidler breaking a 6-6 tie by hitting a solo home run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I was under way, propelled by an imperative that was beyond my ability to control or comprehend.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer