lost momentum
Example Sentences
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—European indexes were mostly higher in early trading, as semiconductor stocks lost momentum but other sectors rallied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Czech Republic were on top during the first half against South Korea, but the hydration break abruptly ended that spell of pressure, and when play resumed, they lost momentum.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
It’s no coincidence that stocks have lost momentum as earnings season winds down.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
OpenAI is also seeking a public listing, although it has lost momentum in its contest with rival Anthropic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Pioneer 1 arced through space until, sixty thousand miles out, not quite one-quarter of the way, it lost momentum and dropped back, burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
