unpopularity

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The sport gained popularity throughout the early 2010s largely thanks to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which quickly eclipsed other promotions until, for the general public, UFC and MMA became synonymous.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran, emerged as a political outsider and quickly gained popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Written and directed by Curry Barker — a 26-year-old film-school dropout who gained popularity on YouTube and TikTok — the movie has grossed $104.8 million in the U.S. and $148 million worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Staffers across Kennedy’s department also use the pouches, people familiar with the matter said, as they have gained popularity across the administration and in conservative politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The harpsichord’s heyday lasted from this period until the piano gained popularity in the mid-eighteenth century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall