The economy had considerable momentum (a 4 per cent growth rate) going into the third quarter of the year.

This business has acquired considerable momentum and will contribute 100 million of earnings in the current financial year.

And the first omens for 2007, too, suggest that the economy roared into the new year at full steam - with considerable momentum to get it off to a strong start.

The movie builds up considerable momentum during its first hour.

Indeed, rhythm was the scores strong suit, and sometimes it injected considerable momentum.