propelled

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One of them stands head and shoulders above all others - the 4-2 victory over Denmark in November that propelled Scotland into their first World Cup in 28 years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It was the same time-buy model that propelled his fledgling media empire and made him wealthy many times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The war has propelled U.S. inflation to its highest point since mid-2023.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

They propelled me millimeter by millimeter across the sheets.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides