1.   But the fund-raising momentum appears to be with Davis.

2.   But to many people here, and to executives of the National Football League itself, the momentum appeared to be moving rapidly away from Hartford and toward Boston.

3.   In fact, the political momentum appears to be in the other direction, with those who think environmental measures have gone too far holding the upper hand.

4.   Momentum appears to be a significant factor in football.

5.   Regardless of such skepticism, the coaching momentum appears to be growing, and reaching a higher level of mainstream recognition.

6.   Throughout much of the evening, the momentum appeared to be with Spitzer, who took an early lead.

7.   And yet, the momentum appears to be shifting.

8.   But at least for the moment, the momentum appears to be moving in the other direction, as Israelis and Palestinians savor the hopes of peace.

9.   But on Saturday, momentum appeared to slow.

10.   But the positive momentum appeared to be abruptly arrested by the developments in Ras al-Amud.