gather/gain momentum

idiom

: to move faster

The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.

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Color Drenching Saturating your space in color is a trend that continues to gain momentum. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024 Of course, the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and crypto options have helped crypto gain momentum in 2024, especially with institutional investors, and further send the signals for driving mass adoption. —

Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Since officially launching in the U.S. last fall, TikTok Shop has continued to gain momentum as a major ecommerce player. —

Adam Wescott, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 When Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to gain momentum, shares suffered three days of heavy losses. —

Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gather/gain momentum

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