momentum
Example Sentences
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Higher gas prices did seem to take a bite out of some spending momentum.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The lender’s 1Q non-interest income was likely lifted by decent momentum on fee income from wealth structured products and active trading on investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
His older brother Cash Essert had 11 kills and JR Boice added 10 but Redondo Union was unable to maintain its momentum, never leading once in the last three sets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
The rats would swing the cord round and round, gaining momentum until, judging the right direction, they loosed the cord.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing momentum
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