lose momentum

idiom

: to move more slowly
The wagon lost momentum as it rolled up the hill.

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The impact is obvious: while the PPA keeps chugging along, the MLP continues to lose momentum due to its own indecision. 1/26/24: USAP officially announces The Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona to be its host for the 2024 USA Pickleball Nationals. Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Some homes were lost west of Lincoln, but the fire appeared to lose momentum with lessening winds. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 Without the right process and people to support them, even the best intentions can lose momentum. Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The rapid shift toward ecommerce, once seen as the future of retail, began to lose momentum as consumer preferences swung back to in-person experiences. Amy Francombe, WIRED, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose momentum 

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“Lose momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20momentum. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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