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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

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

He rocked back and forth in his seat, gripping the frame of the Diplomat, trying to propel his body out of the vehicle.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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

At lower speeds, as in city traffic, you begin to hear the engine’s whispered revving in the perceptual background as it simultaneously propels the car and recharges the 22.7-kWh battery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

In Jane Austen novels, a death often precipitates the loss of a fortune, which propels the heroine to seek a husband.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

He acted as a key player in Chávez’s vision, propelled climate change discussions to the forefront under Brown’s administration in the late 1970s and maintained safe spaces for Sacramento’s homeless community.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

In the late 19th century, the U.K. imposed restrictions on mechanically propelled road vehicles under laws nicknamed the “red flag laws.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

“I never saw myself in politics until I saw him give that 2004 speech on the DNC floor,” El-Sayed admiringly declared of the keynote address that propelled Obama to national stardom.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

The older shrew appeared out of a reed bed, balanced upon a large floating tree trunk which he propelled skillfully with a long pole into the side of the bank.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

“I believe that AI is good for propelling technology in general,” Hawkins said, “but I don’t believe we should be pursuing it without regulations and at the cost of the environment.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

All told, the Red Sox are a major league-best 19-2 since June 25, propelling them from the abyss and into a wild-card spot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 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

Missy surged into motion, her tail thrashing back and forth furiously, propelling them toward the blockade with dizzying speed.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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