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propelling





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Mega funds and rookie investors alike piled into the trade, some using leverage and options contracts in an effort to amplify their returns, propelling the underlying shares higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Strong quarterly earnings from major U.S. companies are propelling stock indexes to new heights, easing fears that the market rally was relying too heavily on a few tech giants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Ionescu scored 14 points in the first quarter, propelling the visitors to a 36-30 lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

The younger McCreary was the propelling wordsmith on “One Fine Day.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

At the same time, Hammie hurtles out of sight, her hoverboard nothing more than her engine’s bright red sparks of fire propelling her forward.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu


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