propel
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Lead author and sport and exercise technology expert Dr. Cody Lindsay says the ankle is essential for maintaining balance while also helping propel the body forward.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
The court's original 2024 ruling ordering the payout to Roh cited a 30 billion won slush fund her ex-president father used to propel SK Group's growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
—The dollar eased in the absence of fresh catalysts to propel the currency higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But the tragic fiasco leading to his death helped propel the American medical community into the next century.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
"It certainly propels you into a world of uncertainty. Life priorities realign - you simply want to survive."
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
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
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
In Jane Austen novels, a death often precipitates the loss of a fortune, which propels the heroine to seek a husband.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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A more careful listen reveals a classic propelled by passion, high-impact vocals and guitars, and textured overdubbing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
Shein became a fast-fashion powerhouse in just a few short years, propelled by its competitively priced, trend-driven clothing that has been hugely popular among younger, price-conscious consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
I propelled myself forward and grabbed her ankle.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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Amazon gained 4.6% Monday, a day after its best single session in years, propelling the company to a $3 trillion market valuation for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The younger McCreary was the propelling wordsmith on “One Fine Day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
But in the end she added her name to the wave of Labour MPs nominating Andy Burnham as leader, propelling the former Greater Manchester mayor into Downing Street uncontested.
From BBC ● 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
She moved gently on, toward our island, propelling me forward.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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