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Collocations for momentum - noun

ADJ.

considerable, great, irresistible | initial | fresh
She gave fresh momentum to the campaign.

VERB + MOMENTUM

have
The campaign for change now has considerable momentum.
build up, gain, gather, increase
The car gathered momentum as it rolled down the hill.
create, give sth, provide | keep up, maintain, sustain | lose
The team has lost momentum in recent weeks.
slow

MOMENTUM + VERB

build up, increase | go
Their momentum has gone, and they feel they cannot fight any longer.

PREP.

~ for
keeping up the momentum for growth
~ towards
the irresistible momentum towards reunification of the two countries

PHRASES

keep the momentum going
We have to keep the momentum of our sales operation going.

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