momentum
Example Sentences
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Oil became the more direct way to bet on geopolitical disruption, while AI-linked tech stocks offered a clearer growth story and stronger earnings momentum.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“We are at risk of slowing down or stopping momentum on safe water solutions statewide, and that’s something that we can’t afford to stop.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It will not stop the tactic being used simply to break up the momentum of the other team late in the game.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The stock rallied from late 2023 to early 2025, but has plateaued since because investors are worried about how long the momentum could last.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
I climbed hand over foot for as long as momentum would take me and then switched to a slower shimmy until the branches started and I could use them as steps.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing momentum
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