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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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That strength has helped propel the S&P 500 to new highs, and some believe there’s more room to run.

From MarketWatch Aug. 9, 2026

But he is still taking lessons from their wins, especially Mamdani, whose social media skills and laser focus on affordability helped propel him to victory in New York.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Eric Obrokta put millions into The First Academy as he tried to propel his son to a college career.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

The new Nvidia partnership might just be the catalyst to propel shares higher.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Yet he still needed one more nudge to propel him to the board.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

From a tour that, according to Springsteen, was not planned, it will be interesting to see what direction this propels him in next.

From Salon May 28, 2026

They are the fiercest of rivals but will Tottenham fans really be praying for an Arsenal win this weekend that propels the Gunners towards the Premier League title?

From BBC May 8, 2026

Macy’s M -0.99%decrease; red down pointing triangle wrapped up the holiday season on a strong note, posting an unexpected rise in same-store sales in the fourth quarter as its Bloomingdale’s brand propels its turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

Sensibility and natural eclecticism, rather than unchecked ambition, is what propels Joseph; he has an innate knack for assembling bands and ensembles, good taste and good timing.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

What has happened will be a wind to fight against and a force that propels; it will be a guiding light in the blizzard, it will be a wrong turn.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Jackie and her mate Shadow were propelled to celebrity status via a popular livestream of their nest high up in a tree overlooking Big Bear Lake.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

That object was later identified as part of China’s Long March 3C rocket, which propelled the Chang’e 5-T1 mission around the moon in 2014.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

The economy grew an inflation-adjusted 2.7% between the first three months of 2025 and the same stretch of 2026, propelled by solid consumer spending and the artificial-intelligence investment boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Those resignations came one week before the Makerfield by-election victory that propelled Burnham back to Westminster and then into No 10.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Mrs. Clarke cried as she propelled herself from one task to the next.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

All told, the Red Sox are a major league-best 19-2 since June 25, propelling them from the abyss and into a wild-card spot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S.,

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

So rising property values were propelling people into millionaire status.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

And Brazil are in need of some propelling.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

One of the man’s companions places a hand on his shoulder, firmly propelling the man back to his seat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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