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Discover LudwigThe phrase "is gathering traction" is correct and usable in written English
It means that something is gaining momentum or becoming more popular or accepted. Example: The new product launch is gathering traction among consumers, with sales increasing by 20% in the past month.
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The vine of their collective discourtesy is gathering traction – and adding some tarnish to Iñárritu's silverware.
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I went away, a few weeks ago, just as the petition was gathering traction, and now I'm back the tumult seems to have subsided.
In the meantime, two fields are gathering traction and attention from the VCs.
Now that we have stirred the waves and are in motion, we are gathering traction and gaining momentum.
"Undeterred by the ongoing Greek debt crisis, economic growth is gathering momentum and looks set to gain further traction in coming months," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.
A storm is gathering.
The audience is gathering fast.
Our campaign is gathering momentum.
School is out, and everyone is gathering.
The film is slowly gathering traction, with screenings in Los Angeles and Dallas and positive reviews.
The hats were gathering.
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