- present participle of propel.
propelling
Example Sentences
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Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S.,
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
So rising property values were propelling people into millionaire status.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
And Brazil are in need of some propelling.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
It also has a stock already on the market, which has been outperforming most of its big tech peers and was propelling the company toward a $5 trillion market cap until recently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At the same time, Hammie hurtles out of sight, her hoverboard nothing more than her engine’s bright red sparks of fire propelling her forward.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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