Example Sentences

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They propelled stocks on the way up, but now will work in the opposite direction on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

One of them stands head and shoulders above all others - the 4-2 victory over Denmark in November that propelled Scotland into their first World Cup in 28 years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of the healthcare giant were propelled by bullish notes from BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

On the flip side, AI software firm C3.ai has given back all its gains after the 2023 excitement that propelled it to an almost fivefold gain in six months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The fury rising in Emily propelled her up from the ground and forward.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman