gather/gain momentum
idiom
: to move faster
The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
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Fleet electrification, from buses to delivery vehicles, will also gain momentum as governments introduce stricter emissions regulations.
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Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In Europe, plug-in vehicles are still struggling to gain momentum.
—Jessica Bateman, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Layered Looks The trend of layering different types of lighting—ambient, task, and accent—will continue to gain momentum.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
From fibers and fabrics to trims, circularity continued to gain momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In Europe, plug-in vehicles are still struggling to gain momentum.
—Jessica Bateman, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Layered Looks The trend of layering different types of lighting—ambient, task, and accent—will continue to gain momentum.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
From fibers and fabrics to trims, circularity continued to gain momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Gather/gain momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gather%2Fgain%20momentum. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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