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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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Carter, who will turn 16 midway through his freshman year, said he hopes holding back will propel him toward his dream of playing Major League Baseball.

From The Wall Street Journal

The run to his first tour-level final since Tokyo in 2024 will propel the former world number 14 up to 33 in the next ATP rankings.

From Barron's

Preston’s association with The Beatles, especially George Harrison, propelled his career even further still.

From Salon

The halfpipe event carries a high level of risk as skiers must perform a series of aerial tricks by propelling themselves off the edge of a semi-cylindrical course.

From Barron's

The result, which surpassed analysts’ forecasts, was propelled by increases in both the company’s namesake brand and fashion label Stone Island, which had recently experienced a rough patch.

From The Wall Street Journal