pick up speed/momentum
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: to begin to have more speed/momentum
The cyclists quickly picked up speed as they headed down the mountain.
His campaign has begun to pick up momentum.
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The winds of the streaming wars were just starting to pick up speed, and Buffering aimed to serve as a battle guide to the conflicts to come.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article DETROIT — A slow-moving NFL hiring cycle is about to pick up speed, and the winner of the Ben Johnson sweepstakes should be revealed soon.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The fires continue burning and are expected to pick up speed early Tuesday when high winds blow through Los Angeles County.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
With the Rams appearing to pick up momentum, the Eagles defense came up huge.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article DETROIT — A slow-moving NFL hiring cycle is about to pick up speed, and the winner of the Ben Johnson sweepstakes should be revealed soon.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The fires continue burning and are expected to pick up speed early Tuesday when high winds blow through Los Angeles County.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
With the Rams appearing to pick up momentum, the Eagles defense came up huge.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Pick up speed/momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20up%20speed%2Fmomentum. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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