gather/gain momentum

idiom

: to move faster

The wagon gathered/gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.

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But the case against him appeared to gain momentum. —Susan Schindehette, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024

Innovations in renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable agriculture will gain momentum. —Steve Andriole, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Talks about what to do with the assets moved in fits and starts for many months, but seemed to gain momentum as U.S. aid for Ukraine stalled. —Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024

Candidates in Russian elections are tightly controlled by the Central Election Commission (CEC), enabling Putin to run against a favorable field and reducing the potential for an opposition candidate to gain momentum. —Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024

The combination of ebbing Ukrainian morale and supplies and Moscow’s forces appearing to gain momentum marks a pivotal moment in the conflict. —Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024

Choose wisely, gain momentum, iterate your processes and evolve your skills. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

For another thing, both of the Panthers’ goaltenders — starter Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Anthony Stolarz — are playing at an extremely high level as Florida continues to gain momentum ahead of the playoffs. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024

The crucial question was whether an avalanche would gain momentum or lose it. —Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024