loss of momentum

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meaningsoflossandmomentum

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loss
noun
uk
/lɒs/us
/lɑːs/
the fact that you no longer have something or have less ...
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momentum
noun[U]
uk
/məˈmen.təm/us
/məˈmen.t̬əm/
physicsspecialized
the force that keeps an ...
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(Definition oflossandmomentumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Its work is made all the harder because of thelossofmomentumover the past two years.
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There has been nolossofmomentum.
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It explains a large part of itslossofmomentum.
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I am worried that there will now be alossofmomentumprecisely through the introduction of the urban development corporation.
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There must be nolossofmomentumin setting the bodies to work.
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The reason for thelossofmomentumis probably not within their full comprehension.
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It can mean a drop in personal income, alossofmomentumon the career ladder or leaving employment for several years.
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There is nolossofmomentum.
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No one in this country should rejoice at thislossofmomentum.
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Alossofmomentumor a cut-back in production will not only worsen this problem but will also result in further increases in food prices.
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It is essential that we continue to work vigorously and without anylossofmomentumto resolve our difficulties.
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There are, of course, several reasons for thislossofmomentum.
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It would certainly involve a seriouslossofmomentumand confidence.
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He must feel rather bitter about thelossofmomentumin that campaign when, at one stage, he appeared to have virtually succeeded in his aims.
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It will be important to ensure that the study does not cause alossofmomentumin carrying forward the policies and programmes of either of the two agencies concerned.
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Any suggestion of an extension of a military presence would be counterproductive and lead to a lossofmomentumin these very important weeks and months.
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There should, for example, be nolossofmomentumin pursuing the present consultation process towards establishing and then speedily introducing the national curriculum for initial teacher training.
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We want to ensure that there is nolossofmomentumin the work of the council, and the transitional arrangements will have to take account of that requirement.
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Possibly due to alossofmomentum, the album failed to chart and subsequent singles following its release were also unsuccessful.
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These difficulties led to alossofmomentumand the attack was delayed.
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