gather/gain momentum
idiom
: to move faster
The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
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The idea of expanding the NCAA men’s basketball tournament continues to gain momentum as administrators and coaches addressed it during this week’s Big 12 spring meetings.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In its closing week, Redwood, starring Idina Menzel, saw its grosses gain momentum, swinging up $200,000 to gross $818,697 and playing to 85 percent capacity.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 May 2025
His announcement is likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage on Monday.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
In its closing week, Redwood, starring Idina Menzel, saw its grosses gain momentum, swinging up $200,000 to gross $818,697 and playing to 85 percent capacity.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 May 2025
His announcement is likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage on Monday.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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“Gather/gain momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gather%2Fgain%20momentum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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