lost momentum

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And while names like Xanadu had a successful first day on the market, Quantinuum’s public listing quickly lost momentum, a surprising twist for one of the industry’s clear technical leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Cryptocurrency stocks and assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, lost momentum Friday after Thursday’s legislative win.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

OpenAI is also seeking a public listing, although it has lost momentum in its contest with rival Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The doll, a Mattel staple, rose to the spotlight following the 2023 hit movie, “Barbie,” but has since lost momentum.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Sometimes she’d try to pick things up where she left off, but all that lost momentum made a big difference.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder