1.   Biological and entomological studies gained momentum through the photographic record.

2.   If a punch is aimed at the face, the defender steps out to intercept it before it gains momentum.

3.   If he could emerge triumphant from those events, he believed he would gain the momentum to win the White House.

4.   One piece of legislation that has gained momentum amid the concern about workers is a bipartisan bill sponsored by Sen.

5.   The back of my car began to gain momentum.

6.   The slope was getting steeper and their sledge was gaining momentum all the time.

7.   While critics of his Decision gained momentum Thursday, the record shows they face an uphill battle.

8.   White-suited drivers, wearing straw hats and Madeiran boots, run alongside, pushing the toboggan to gain momentum.