31.   But there is enough momentum now that with the arrival of talents like Alagna and Miss Dessay, a widespread revival may be under way.

32.   But there is now momentum in the right direction.

33.   But the Chinese side, while publicly indicating continued support for a deal, privately frets that restoring momentum will be tricky.

34.   But there is political momentum building in Ottawa to lift ownership restrictions and let a foreign owner take a controlling stake.

35.   But there was no momentum to feed off of.

36.   But the momentum still was up for grabs.

37.   But without question, momentum has been lost.

38.   By that time, momentum was already building for the approval of tamoxifen for healthy women at increased risk of breast cancer.

39.   But where is the momentum?

40.   Certainly, there has never before been such momentum toward a resolution or such deep U.S. interest in finding one.