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propelling

  • present participle of propel.

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But in the end she added her name to the wave of Labour MPs nominating Andy Burnham as leader, propelling the former Greater Manchester mayor into Downing Street uncontested.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Alibaba on Wednesday saw its best single share-price gain in 10 months, as the broader Chinese tech sector revved higher after missing the rally propelling U.S.,

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

So rising property values were propelling people into millionaire status.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Teams of up to five members performed a skit before propelling their carts down the course.

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2026

He took the younger man by the shoulders, began propelling him back to the door.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White