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Sports would be a far more amusing place if it relaxed, exhaled and learned a lesson from this lo-fi World Series between Texas and San Francisco, which the Giants now lead three games to one after a brilliant 4-0 shutout win propelled by rookie pitcher Madison Bumgarner.

If Only the Entire Sports World Were as Wacky Jason Gay 2010

Carlos Beltran's two home runs and five runs batted in propelled the Astros to the first postseason series victory in Houston's 43-season history and surpassed a club record.

USATODAY.com - Houston pounds Braves 12-3 in Game 5 2004

That win propelled it into first place in the Big Ten Conference standings, where the Fighting Illini remain.

NCAA Men's Basketball - Illinois vs. Purdue 2001

That win propelled him into a stratosphere of celebrity as an athlete rivaled only by Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali.

USATODAY.com - Woods returns to origin of Tiger-mania 2001

His use of the word propelled her from the sofa to brace herself in front of him.

The Bounty Hunter Thompson, Vicki Lewis 1995

I use the word propelled to suggest the interesting method used in these chutes.

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter George Wharton James 1890

In fact, that is what makes the proposition interesting; the idea propelled the object making and there really is a "sense of human purpose" here.

ArtScene: Southern California's Top Ten Exhibition Picks for 2010 ArtScene 2011

In fact, that is what makes the proposition interesting; the idea propelled the object making and there really is a "sense of human purpose" here.

ArtScene: Southern California's Top Ten Exhibition Picks for 2010 ArtScene 2011

KING: Now, then the idea propelled to do four, now the fourth album is out, right?

CNN Transcript Oct 15, 2005 2005

Sunday's road race world title propelled the 26 year-old into pantheon of greatness.

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