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propellers

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In the footage, two charred propellers and engines can be clearly seen.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, they have propellers, reach speeds of 110 miles per hour and emit high-pitched buzzing sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Consumer spending, aided by record stock market gains, and huge business investment in artificial intelligence have been chief propellers.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

According to prosecutors, these included more than 2,000 petrol and electric motors, and over 600 propellers.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

From that same tool rack, a pair of yellow-handled wire cutters hovered on their own propellers, floated just above Petey’s waiting palm, and dropped into his hand.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles