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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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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

Super Micro had said in a preliminary report last month that it saw new orders reach more than $60 billion in the June quarter, helping propel its backlog to record levels for fiscal 2026.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Citadel’s purchase of the bulk of the stock portfolio of the AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness helped propel its performance last month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Their nickname comes from the small stiff sail which they use to catch the wind and propel them along an ocean's surface.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Perhaps age alone would have been sufficient to propel Washington down the road from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon one last time.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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 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. 19, 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

With one push she swings the door open and propels us into the stirring city street.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Moreover, AI-driven demand propelled growth for the group’s electronics segment, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 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

She did not shout, because there was no one to hear her, but the thrill of accomplishment propelled her forward, even without an appreciative audience.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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

Its shares jumped 14% in after-hours trading, propelling a rally in Nasdaq futures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

And Brazil are in need of some propelling.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

And as I start through the opening, I feel the pressure around me, propelling me in violent wavelike motions toward the mouth of the cave.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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