gather momentum/strength

idiom

: to begin to be more popular and effective

The campaign has begun to gather momentum/strength.

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The Republican nominee, who lost his bid for the party’s Senate nod two years ago, has repeatedly struggled to gather momentum in the race despite former President Trump’s strength in the state. —

The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the launch, your goal should be to build anticipation and gather momentum. —

Rebecca Shaddix, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Unlike more traditional hurricanes that gather strength over a relatively long period, Helene intensified from a disorganized tropical disturbance into a powerful Category 4 hurricane within just a few days. —

Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024 Warm water acts like fuel for hurricanes, feeding storms energy and heat to gather strength at a rapid pace. —

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