propelling

Example Sentences

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Her win is credited with propelling her into a decades-long career.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They want the insider scoop over these worlds that still capture our imaginations, propelling them into new and fantastical places while keeping us grounded in human creativity.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Morgan and Edith Wharton—built sprawling estates to serve as summertime escapes, propelling the economy in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But that strategy has dramatically backfired, propelling the aging franchise closer to the brink of the point of no return.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But Polyphemus just laughed and swatted the sheep’s rear end, propelling us forward.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan