- present participle of propel.
propelling
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Unfortunately for skywatchers, this week looks to be the wettest and windiest week so far this autumn with a strengthening jet stream propelling low pressure systems across the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Six Flags has operated the Goliath roller coaster near Atlanta for two decades, propelling thrill-seekers along tubes of American-made steel at 70 miles an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
“I believe that AI is good for propelling technology in general,” Hawkins said, “but I don’t believe we should be pursuing it without regulations and at the cost of the environment.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
But her role in propelling the Lynx to the league’s best record with a few weeks left of the regular season has also put her on the shortlist for MVP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Missy surged into motion, her tail thrashing back and forth furiously, propelling them toward the blockade with dizzying speed.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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