propelling

Example Sentences

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Teams of up to five members performed a skit before propelling their carts down the course.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Her win is credited with propelling her into a decades-long career.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They want the insider scoop over these worlds that still capture our imaginations, propelling them into new and fantastical places while keeping us grounded in human creativity.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Morgan and Edith Wharton—built sprawling estates to serve as summertime escapes, propelling the economy in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

One of the man’s companions places a hand on his shoulder, firmly propelling the man back to his seat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse