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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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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

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

Recent pullbacks in hot chip stocks betray some nervousness around how far the artificial-intelligence trade can propel the market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Berkshire also said it bought shares of Delta and Macy’s last quarter, helping propel the companies’ stocks higher before the bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Certain conditions propel a stream of dry air from the mountains to the shoreline.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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