momentum
Example Sentences
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Both their previous matches got away from the British rink after the interval, but they maintained their momentum here.
From BBC
“Substantial yet well-paced selling by the national team is curbing—but not killing—the positive market momentum,” analysts at Morgan Stanley said in a note earlier this month.
Its delay had spooked some maritime executives who were worried the issue was losing momentum.
The opening set was a tug of war before Sakkari wrestled the momentum her way, winning the last 11 points to grab a one-set lead in 48 minutes.
From Barron's
“The GDP figures seem set to point towards a continuation of impressive momentum towards the end of the year,” Investec economist Philip Shaw said in a note.
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