propel

Example Sentences

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The television genre is showing no signs of loosening its grip on viewers, who have helped propel series into sprawling universes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"My biggest hope is that the World Cup will propel more fan engagement, which has been growing. But I want to see the stadiums full."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That $19,000 could propel her rather than hold her back.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

His ties to Khamenei helped propel him into a series of senior posts after Khamenei became supreme leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Never mind that if Joey so much as flicked her with his forefinger and thumb, he’d propel her into next week.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen