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Informing the Ledbetters’ perspective were the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, which had occurred a few weeks earlier and were propelling worldwide protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2020

In the 1980s, as its engines were propelling Senna to multiple victories, the Civic and Accord cars were redefining the American family sedan.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2017

It was as though some force were propelling the Staple Singers into the public consciousness again, timed to coincide with the arrival of a pair of resurrected recordings.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2015

At this point Miller, the players, and the 30,000-plus people in the building were aware that the fans were propelling the Tigers.

From Time • Mar. 16, 2011

All this time Josh and Will were propelling the boat along with an oar or a boat-hook, and when the way was very narrow and the rocks within reach thrusting it forward with their hands.

From Menhardoc by Staniland, C.J.