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momentum

[moh-men-tuhm] / moʊˈmɛn təm /


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The podcast, the conversation behind what really happened there is going to be fascinating because, to your point, it just seems like the momentum was building for it and it didn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

It will help the defensive-minded teams like Jordan that they will get three-minute hydration breaks at this World Cup, which turns the games into quarters and disrupt momentum.

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

Grub squealed as he was released, his newfound momentum carrying him directly into three of his comrades.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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