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gain momentum

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  • To increase in speed, force, or significance as a process or movement develops.

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Second-wave feminism continued to gain momentum, and Steinem was one of its most famous figureheads.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Growth will then gain momentum in 2028, with GDP expected to expand 1.4% compared with the previous 1.1% estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

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  • pick up steam
  • get rolling
  • hit its stride

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  • hit a wall
  • grind to a halt

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