Word: momentum
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...first time since 1934 that a challenger had won two races. Even with a 3-2 disadvantage, the Aussies were back in the game for keeps. And in Newport the insidious notion began to grow that they might actually win it. "We have got the momentum now," said Australia's Bertrand...
Saturday at the Stadium: it's the second play of the fourth quarter. Army has reversed the early Crimson momentum completely, storming back from two touchdowns down to take a 21-14 lead...
...presidential poll is the first for the state's Democratic party, which has traditionally used this annual gathering to deal with state issues. However, today's vote could be a defeat for Hollings and a momentum-builder for Mondale and Cranston...
King's campaign has gained quite a bit of momentum through a voter registration drive--similar to that undertaken by Chicago Mayor Harold Washington last year. Visits this summer by Washington and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young have also helped improve his poll standings overall and among Blacks...
City Councilor Flynn has also shown momentum despite a money shortage so severe that Flynn told the Globe "I have nothing." The Globe reported yesterday that Flynn, who is paying for the education of his six children, was forced to borrow $16,000, halving his net worth...