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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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The country will become just the second to receive Washington's elite nuclear propulsion technology, after the UK which began receiving it decades ago.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The new tram system, including its cars and propulsion system, has a higher rider capacity and is meant to increase comfort and reduce wait times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Its holdings could benefit by commercializing “free energy” or other novel forms of propulsion seemingly used by UFOs, says Tuttle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The company’s defense propulsion business, which accounts for about one-quarter of sales, is also booming, growing 19% year over year in the first quarter.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

At my old school, I did a project about propulsion using two-liter soda bottles, some pipe, and Nerf-ish foam rockets.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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