propelled

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In taking a few steps down the Premiership table, Curtis propelled himself forward into a promised land.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Andreescu's US Open victory capped off a year that also included an Indian Wells title and a Canadian Open win in her hometown of Toronto, and had propelled her up the world rankings.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Even before allegations are tested in court, the AI-generated visuals have propelled Hajdini from a private citizen to an internet spectacle.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Indexes have repeatedly touched new highs in recent weeks, propelled in large part by a blistering rally in semiconductor shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Ron buckled as something huge and orange came soaring from the top of the highest cage, landed on his head, and then propelled itself, spitting madly, at Scabbers.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling