propel

Example Sentences

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Elliott is no stranger to the travel space, as its activist push has helped propel recent outperformance for Southwest Airlines stock.

From Barron's

Her dreams propelled Jackson toward college — as did a need to avenge the childhood taunts that echoed in his head.

From Los Angeles Times

To win, Ryu said, Raman must tap into the strengths that helped propel her to victory in the past, including her prowess with social media.

From Los Angeles Times

“The move highlights the importance of Asian — and especially Chinese — demand, which helped propel prices higher in recent months,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, in comments on X.

From MarketWatch

Sophie says she was "aware" of what producers wanted - and while the show did not propel her to stardom, she says she's "definitely grateful" for the platform it gave her.

From BBC