gather/gain momentum

idiom

: to move faster

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

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Still, this recent milestone is an indication that the series continues to gain momentum, rather than lose it as is common with streaming series. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 As Russian forces continue to gain momentum in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Moscow could also be planning an imminent push further south, according to Kyiv. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Solar, in particular, has started to gain momentum in Kentucky in recent years. —

Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024 As these movements gain momentum, employers in the industry may need to reevaluate their employment strategies to address the evolving landscape of labor relations. —

Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gather/gain momentum

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