driving force
Example Sentences
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In its first year on the market, it helped Huggies sell more diapers, grab more market share and was one of the driving forces behind a 13.1% jump in company profit last quarter.
The former was instrumental in Argentina's World Cup win in 2022, while the latter was the driving force behind PSG's first Champions League title.
From BBC
But the firm was originally focused on gaming and is still a driving force of innovation in the industry.
From BBC
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, a driving force behind Wu-Tang Clan’s rise to fame, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, says the rap collective.
From Los Angeles Times
He remains the driving force of the Invictus Games, which started with veterans, including some injured on the same tour as the prince.
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