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Common collocations with momentum in American Collocation

momentum noun uncountable

US /moʊˈmentəm/

strong

considerable
great
high
real
strong

We enter the new year with considerable momentum and exciting new products.

becoming stronger

gathering
growing
increasing

These profits reflected growing momentum in business markets.

that cannot be stopped

inexorable
irresistible
irreversible
unstoppable

Over the past few years, this concept has developed an irresistible momentum.

happening again with more energy

fresh
new

A new momentum has been established in our business.

create momentum

build (up)
create
generate

We need to build some momentum before the semi-final.

The fear is that the momentum which we have built up over the past three years will be lost.

gain momentum

acquire
develop
gain
gather

In 1997, the first wave of internet fever was starting to gather momentum.

keep momentum at the same level

conserve
keep going
keep up
maintain
sustain

He could not keep the momentum going, and eventually finished third.

use momentum

build on
capitalize on

Hopes that manufacturing companies could build on the momentum established at the turn of the year have been dashed.

lose momentum

lose

The Government cannot afford to lose momentum at this stage.

build (up)
continue
gather
grow

Then, just as momentum was gathering, the group split.