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traction

[trak-shuhn] / ˈtræk ʃən /


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Net-asset-value loans and other forms of general partner financing have gained traction as fundraising has slowed and more managers have amassed capital to provide such loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Whether these efforts gain significant traction remains unclear.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Bruins struggled to gain traction against Terry, who joined Texas Tech following last season’s exit from the WCWS.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

“Pretty amazing for a woven structure, right? Doctors use it for traction, and electrical contractors—” “Uh, but the answer?”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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