momentum
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Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It protects capital from initial declines and helps investors find a stable entry point that captures institutional momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Inside the Commissioners Court, Bettencourt’s message landed hard; momentum vanished instantly.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“It’s in there. That was huge. It was a big momentum swing to get out of that. Unfortunately it’s taxing though; it made him jump up in his pitch count a little bit.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Twig always provides the momentum behind our operations.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing momentum
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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