propel

Example Sentences

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Thirty two years ago, the first World Cup to be staged in the US helped propel the sport into the mainstream.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A typical EV motor uses strong, permanent magnets made from rare earths such as neodymium to spin the rotor and propel the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Mainly, while all of the top candidates have impressive resumes, there’s a lack of star power that could help propel someone to the forefront.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Following a 50% drawdown from $500, a confirmed breakout above $500 could propel Tesla toward $730 by late 2027.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Don't know, boss,” the man says, spinning on himself to propel additional flyers into the hands of the rushing masses, none of whom appear to be stopping.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle