momentum
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Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It protects capital from initial declines and helps investors find a stable entry point that captures institutional momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Inside the Commissioners Court, Bettencourt’s message landed hard; momentum vanished instantly.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
With the lead and all of the momentum after Carpentier’s grand slam, Stankiewicz pushed his chips to the middle of the table knowing the importance of winning the opener of a best-of-three series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Operation Save Sir Fig Newton was picking up momentum, approaching the speed of light.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing momentum
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