- present participle of propel.
propelling
Example Sentences
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White has credited the president’s devotion to the sport with propelling it into the cultural mainstream, and he is predicting a record-breaking global audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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
The forces in favor of equality redoubled their efforts, determined to surmount the resistance to integration like a jet engine propelling an airplane through drag.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
