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While Harold and Maude was originally a commercial and critical flop, it later gained traction in the 1970s through a loyal cult following thanks to its unique dark humour and quirky romantic pairing.

From BBC

Despite gaining traction with its prediction markets offering, mobile brokerage app operator Robinhood Markets posted lower fourth-quarter profit, and revenue fell short of expectations.

From Barron's

The group also reportedly plans to appeal to lawmakers to declare Buddha's birthday - called Vesak - a national holiday - but their expedition has gained traction beyond this policy request.

From BBC

As a result, California is losing traction in its quest to eliminate pollution and greenhouse gases from the state’s robust shipping sector.

From Los Angeles Times

O'Brien said Barry M had become "a small brand in a sea of new and fun names, which are generating traction through social media marketing".

From BBC