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propel

[pruh-pel] / prəˈpɛl /


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"We can and should continue to push boundaries to propel the cancer field forward."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

“Gadd’s toxic menace in ‘Half Men,’ a world removed from his ‘Baby Reindeer’ breakthrough, could propel him back to the winner’s circle,” says Matt Roush.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

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




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