propel
verb (used with object)
to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward.
was propelling
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past progressiveof propel.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It also has a stock already on the market, which has been outperforming most of its big tech peers and was propelling the company toward a $5 trillion market cap until recently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
And what was propelling the growth in Lear’s seating business was “really the strength of G.M.’s full-size trucks and SUVs,” a lineup that also includes the Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
As a result, the wave of consumer spending that was propelling the recovery has faltered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2021
That's what was propelling my tweet into the paths of still more angry tweeters.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2020
I tried to keep up with her, but it was like the wind had caught her heels and was propelling her forward.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
