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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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Strong earnings revisions have helped to propel stocks higher this year — but with the next meaningful earnings reports months away, the lack of fresh good news could also create problems.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 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

She was 34 at the time and the case would propel her career.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

He learned how to jump in front of the gusher and let it propel him halfway across the street.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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

Playing him propels an actor into an exceptionally elite group of performers.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Tires on new cars have low “rolling resistance,” meaning there is less friction and drag on the engine as it propels the car forward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026

Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

Finnick has reached Peeta now and is towing him back, one arm across his chest while the other propels them through the water with easy strokes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

This propelled Rombach and a group of fellow computer scientists to found the AI lab in 2024.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

His pace, energy and on-pitch persona propelled him into the public consciousness and into contention for international honours.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Israel’s election regulations, which date from the 1950s, address radio and print newspapers, but never imagined the speed misinformation could spread when propelled by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 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

However, I hit the springboard with so much power that I propelled myself all the way to the back of the mat.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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

So rising property values were propelling people into millionaire status.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

He kicked his feet, propelling himself across to the other side.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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