gather/gain momentum
idiom
: to move faster
The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
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That included Patrick Mahomes putting up a career-high 33-yard run with San Francisco attempting to gain momentum.
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The three leading fundraisers are followed by City Council member Mingus Mapps, as well as Liv Østhus, a writer, musician and stripper whose stage name is Viva Las Vegas.
Mapps, whose campaign has struggled to gain momentum, is hoping to become Portland’s first Black mayor.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen’s pick: The Broncos are starting to gain momentum, but the Chargers, rested and refreshed, have a chance to actually win a close game if Herbert is even close to full health working behind an offensive line that isn’t forced to resort to its backup, backup plan.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
As these programs continue to gain momentum, the debate about these policies continues.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The three leading fundraisers are followed by City Council member Mingus Mapps, as well as Liv Østhus, a writer, musician and stripper whose stage name is Viva Las Vegas.
Mapps, whose campaign has struggled to gain momentum, is hoping to become Portland’s first Black mayor.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen’s pick: The Broncos are starting to gain momentum, but the Chargers, rested and refreshed, have a chance to actually win a close game if Herbert is even close to full health working behind an offensive line that isn’t forced to resort to its backup, backup plan.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
As these programs continue to gain momentum, the debate about these policies continues.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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