Definition of gather momentum/strength
: to begin to be more popular and effective
The campaign has begun to gather momentum/strength.
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“Gather momentum/strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gather%20momentum%2Fstrength. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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