the political protest movement gains momentum

phrase

1. If a political protest movement gains momentum, it becomes stronger, more active, or more successful over time, attracting more support.

   B2

   used as a clause; 'gain momentum' is an intransitive phrase, and 'gains' is the present-tense form for a singular subjectneutral

   • "The political protest movement gains momentum as more people join."B1
   • "The political protest movement gained momentum after the new law was announced."B2
   • "The political protest movement has gained considerable momentum since the government's controversial decision, drawing support from across the political spectrum."C2