propelled

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Propelled by shale drilling, the U.S. transformed from a large importer into the world’s largest oil producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Propelled by the chart-topping single “Listen to What the Man Said,” "Venus and Mars" typified Wings’ warm, cozy and colorful 1970s vibe.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

Propelled by laser beams, the particles reached high velocities, on the order of a few hundred meters per second.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2024

Propelled by the success of epidemiological sewage testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials have continued to build on ways that wastewater monitoring can be used to inform policies and practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Propelled by a full bladder, it cleared the lip of the font.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides