pick up speed/momentum
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: to begin to have more speed/momentum
The cyclists quickly picked up speed as they headed down the mountain.
His campaign has begun to pick up momentum.
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Street closings will pick up speed in and around Grant Park the week before the event, culminating with the complete shutdowns of DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Randolph Street to McFetridge Drive, and Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Monroe Street, beginning July 3.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
With a number of major domestic titles and international releases on the June slate, the market is expected to pick up momentum heading into the summer.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 May 2025
With sustained cooperation and investment, innovation will pick up speed and our rapidly evolving technological future will be accelerated.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The economic data and earnings reports began building momentum as well and will pick up speed on Wednesday.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
With a number of major domestic titles and international releases on the June slate, the market is expected to pick up momentum heading into the summer.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 May 2025
With sustained cooperation and investment, innovation will pick up speed and our rapidly evolving technological future will be accelerated.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The economic data and earnings reports began building momentum as well and will pick up speed on Wednesday.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Pick up speed/momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20up%20speed%2Fmomentum. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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