losing momentum

Example Sentences

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But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

The doll and its many variants have been losing momentum since her latest 15 minutes in the spotlight following the 2023 hit movie “Barbie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“Difference Between,” a 23-minute world premiere by Matthew Neenan, holds the stage intriguingly until losing momentum and feeling strung out as it presents an artful, communal gathering that dwindles to a somewhat puzzling conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The movement, which had taken the usually stable kingdom by surprise in late September, appeared to be losing momentum as fewer demonstrators have taken to the street.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

She could time the traffic lights so we could coast through intersections without using the brakes or losing momentum.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah