lose momentum

idiom

: to move more slowly
The wagon lost momentum as it rolled up the hill.

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The scene kinda made the movie lose momentum at a very crucial moment, so it got cut. Keaton Bell, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025 If things get serious towards the end of the month, don’t lose momentum or be discouraged — having these eye-opening conversations will show you what is actually worth the risk. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Founders who can’t clearly articulate why their startup is urgent often lose momentum with investors. Aaron Vaccaro, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Technology stocks are rising so far, so fast that some investors are starting to position for the move to lose momentum. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lose momentum

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“Lose momentum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20momentum. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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