gaining upon
Example Sentences
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They were steadily gaining upon the four scouts.
From Three Sioux Scouts by Gregor, Elmer Russell
The beloved father of a family lies upon a bed of sickness, and disease is fast gaining upon the powers of life.
From The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences by Hitchcock, Edward
The children were very frightened when they saw the horrible head behind them, slowly gaining upon them.
From Canadian Fairy Tales by MacMillan, Cyrus
Oh—I meant your surname,” she added, confusion gaining upon her when he mentioned his first name only.
From The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories by Blackwood, Algernon
Edward, who had been rapidly gaining upon the esteem and confidence of his employers, was by the sudden death of the head of the firm, thrown out of employment.
From Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife by Leslie, Madeline
