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propelled

ADJECTIVE
thrown
Synonyms


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The election comes after years of upheaval since Pashinyan was propelled to power in a 2018 street revolution.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Five runs in the fifth inning and three in the sixth propelled the comeback, with Nick Feidler breaking a 6-6 tie by hitting a solo home run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The war has propelled U.S. inflation to its highest point since mid-2023.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

They're shaped like a large bullet and propelled by four rotors at the base.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As he propelled me toward the cinema, he grumbled, “You are no end of trouble.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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