momentum
Example Sentences
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The publicity surrounding a successful fundraising round, especially one in which a startup reaches a $1 billion valuation, can help provide momentum.
Canada, as they had in the previous two knockout rounds, needed to come from behind but struggled to build momentum until towards the end of the second period.
From BBC
However, the team have not enjoyed their best season in the build-up to the Games, winning just one World Cup medal and plagued by injuries and a lack of positive momentum.
From BBC
Timothee Chalamet is also gathering momentum for the best actor award after wins at the Critics Choice and Golden Globes for his performance as an always-hustling ping-pong player with grand ambitions.
From Barron's
Russell converted from the touchline and the momentum shifted.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
