gain/gather steam
idiom
informal
: to increase in strength, force, or energy
The campaign quickly gained/gathered steam.
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But the internet loves a fight and eventually an anti-anti-Sydney contingent began to gather steam.
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Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Jack Eichel, who had a quiet first four games but started to gain steam in Game 4, recorded two assists in the first period — on William Karlsson’s short-handed goal and Mark Stone’s go-ahead goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
While someone has been known for weeks or months, others are starting to gain steam.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The effort will gain steam with Needham as CEO and support from Styles.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Jack Eichel, who had a quiet first four games but started to gain steam in Game 4, recorded two assists in the first period — on William Karlsson’s short-handed goal and Mark Stone’s go-ahead goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
While someone has been known for weeks or months, others are starting to gain steam.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The effort will gain steam with Needham as CEO and support from Styles.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gain/gather steam
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“Gain/gather steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%2Fgather%20steam. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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