gather/gain momentum

idiom

: to move faster

The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.

Examples of gather/gain momentum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The storms are slated to continue from overnight, but will gain momentum and intensity in the afternoon and evening as the weather system heads east and organizes over the Midwest states. —

Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024 Injuries have reared their ugly heads once more in the playoffs as the 76ers gain momentum and build confidence headed into Game 6. MORE INJURIES Not this again. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2024 Perhaps unsurprisingly, this idea failed to gain momentum, and Ritchel faded from the headlines. —

Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 Barnes said his family’s goal is to gain momentum for these new laws outlining how the public should safely store their weapons. —

Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gather/gain momentum

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