propel
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They then use specialized compressed-air-jetting equipment to propel fiber-optic cabling through the conduit, which then runs across a river and into the city.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Its protein could feed a chicken or a pig, its oil could fry French fries or propel a truck, and its lecithin could emulsify chocolate or mayonnaise.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Siegmund has vowed to "make history" on Sunday and lead a political revolution from the small state of 2.1 million people that he hopes will propel his anti-establishment party to national victory in 2029.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
According to a new paper on arXiv by Chao Shen and Jiaze Li of the Harbin Institute of Technology, the same light used to propel the sail could eventually produce a drag effect.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Her wealth, power, and ambition were the fuel that would propel him forward.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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Sentiment is not the only factor that propels the market higher or lower, and any of a number of other factors could easily catch Wall Street by surprise.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
He might look intimidating, but his smile and willingness to participate in school gatherings propels others to immediately embrace him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 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
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
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Vic Sorbaro, David and Stephen’s father, was propelled by the car-buying craze of the 1950s to pivot from fixing bikes to fixing car tires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
This propelled Rombach and a group of fellow computer scientists to found the AI lab in 2024.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
For now, the bigger test is whether the CJP can turn the extraordinary burst of anger that propelled it into national prominence into something that lasts.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The big waves are being fueled by the energy produced by Marie, and propelled by an elevated sea level due to warming ocean waters, according to Swain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Starvation propelled aid organizations to sneak-fly food into Biafra at night since both sides could not agree on routes.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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He allowed one run over six innings, propelling the Yankees to a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays in the division series.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ionescu scored 14 points in the first quarter, propelling the visitors to a 36-30 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 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
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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Vocabulary lists containing propel
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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