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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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Its structure, propulsion components, and avionics are fully assembled.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

The once-humble outboard motor is having a supercar moment, with surging power capabilities making it the propulsion of choice for many high-end boats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

What's being prepared is phenomenal -- Airbus is entering propulsion, which is not necessarily in our nature.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The spikes, designed to maximise his biomechanics, featured a carbon plate and aggressive rocker for propulsion, and titanium pins to keep the shoe light.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Five women were accepted for cosmonaut training—two from flying clubs, two parachutists, and a rocket propulsion engineer.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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