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propels

  • present tense form of propel (3rd person singular).

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Ultimately, the company may deserve it if the AI story propels high growth for longer.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

"It certainly propels you into a world of uncertainty. Life priorities realign - you simply want to survive."

From BBC May 30, 2026

From a tour that, according to Springsteen, was not planned, it will be interesting to see what direction this propels him in next.

From Salon May 28, 2026

Macy’s wrapped up the holiday season on a strong note, posting an unexpected rise in same-store sales in the fourth quarter as its Bloomingdale’s brand propels its turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

In Jane Austen novels, a death often precipitates the loss of a fortune, which propels the heroine to seek a husband.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman