propelled

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They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

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

It was the same time-buy model that propelled his fledgling media empire and made him wealthy many times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The election comes after years of upheaval since Pashinyan was propelled to power in a 2018 street revolution.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

As he propelled me toward the cinema, he grumbled, “You are no end of trouble.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan