Both parties say the momentum could shift again after the questioning starts.

As a result, for the first time since 1982, the momentum of the fighting shifted towards the regular army.

Jim, it is now the top of the ninth, and momentum has again shifted.

More must be done, but momentum is clearly shifting toward meaningful reform.

But the timing of his bid also came as momentum shifted to the industry.

The momentum clearly shifted towards Mark on the back nine.

But the momentum did not shift again until Washington was ahead by 5-2.

The momentum shifted again at the start of the third.

Soon after, the momentum shifted from ideas and discussions to physical development of television systems.

It's not easy to explain how the momentum of a case can shift with just a few hours in trial.