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traction

[trak-shuhn] / ˈtræk ʃən /


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His first effort featured a  cyan-colored Virgin Mary image layered on a retro Chivas tee, which gained traction on his Instagram account.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Several bills have been proposed that include the provision, but they haven’t gained traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Tech companies have long argued they are not responsible for user-generated content, but product liability cases involving design choices appear to be gaining traction.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Meta has projected capital expenditure -- primarily for AI data centers -- of between $125 billion and $145 billion this year, even as its AI offerings have so far struggled to gain traction.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

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

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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