gain ground
Example Sentences
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After Wimbledon, though, Draper has only 50 points to defend for the rest of the year, and so will have the chance to gain ground rapidly.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
Some analysts argue that Nawrocki and his party do not want the ruling coalition to gain ground there.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
McIlory remained steady, parring the final seven holes, but failed to gain ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
Nike has sought to gain ground on its turnaround despite tariffs and ongoing weakness in China dampening its efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
But she always claimed she had done whatever it was she'd done to gain ground for us all.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
