propelled

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They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It was the same time-buy model that propelled his fledgling media empire and made him wealthy many times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Shares of the healthcare giant were propelled by bullish notes from BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Decades of investments in industries that fit our regions have propelled our cities to this position.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Caroline waited until he had generously salted and peppered his potatoes, then she laid her elbows on the table and propelled herself a bit closer to it and thus to him.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson