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momentum

[moh-men-tuhm] / moʊˈmɛn təm /


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The podcast, the conversation behind what really happened there is going to be fascinating because, to your point, it just seems like the momentum was building for it and it didn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s a stark reminder of the space industry’s inordinate risks, especially for newer space investors who entered the arena amidst the roaring momentum of the past two years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It will not stop the tactic being used simply to break up the momentum of the other team late in the game.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Dr. Ezekowitz’s statement was typical of the small victories that kept Farmer’s spirits elevated and gave momentum to his mission.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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