traction

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The Eastertide release comes as Vatican diplomacy gains traction and U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages pressure the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The story has since gained traction because it was reported by mainstream outlets, lending an unusual layer of legitimacy to what might otherwise be dismissed as a fringe anecdote.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“We continue to see the club channel gaining traction — potentially more amid any prolonged gas price shocks — and this latest development points to clear pricing power within the annual membership fee,” Bellinger wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Davis came across the “Breaking News” rapper after several of his singles started to gain traction on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Just starting the thing, through hand cranking, could land a man in traction.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand