1. Spearheading
2. Drive, in any sense other than “operate a vehicle” or “move cattle”
(Why yes, I am still writing things for Microsoft. How could you tell?)
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Just imagine how my Word program feels. 😛
You’re right…motive power is a much better phrase.
Your scorn has driven me to shame…
😛
Well, Microsoft mid-level executives share your enthusiasm.
Although I think Rand would have used “motive power” to describe Dagny’s influence.
I like “drive” for all sorts of applications:
“We’ll drive the enemy from their hiding places!”
“Current economic conditions are driving stock prices to historic lows”
“Dagny was the driving force behind Taggart Transcontinental”