- present participle of propel.
propelling
Example Sentences
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“I believe that AI is good for propelling technology in general,” Hawkins said, “but I don’t believe we should be pursuing it without regulations and at the cost of the environment.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The younger McCreary was the propelling wordsmith on “One Fine Day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
But in the end she added her name to the wave of Labour MPs nominating Andy Burnham as leader, propelling the former Greater Manchester mayor into Downing Street uncontested.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
All told, the Red Sox are a major league-best 19-2 since June 25, propelling them from the abyss and into a wild-card spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
He kicked his feet, propelling himself across to the other side.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
