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momentum

[moh-men-tuhm] / moʊˈmɛn təm /


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The investigation gained momentum after the Securities and Futures Commission of the Financial Services Commission detected signs of insider trading by Rainbow Robotics officials and referred the case to the prosecution, the report said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Ultimately, the momentum for change in Los Angeles was divided.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It will help the defensive-minded teams like Jordan that they will get three-minute hydration breaks at this World Cup, which turns the games into quarters and disrupt momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The concern is that growth appears to be losing momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Grub squealed as he was released, his newfound momentum carrying him directly into three of his comrades.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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