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

But even then, the game was propelling me to look at and rethink my surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2023

And this tube was propelling me through the sky by burning the remains of long-dead plants and animals.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2018

And that faith, they said, was propelling them to seek not vengeance, but truth-telling and support for others in pain.

From Washington Times • Oct. 7, 2018

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