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gaining ground

VERB

make progress

Synonyms

WEAK

advance make up for lost time pick up speed press forward proceed forward progress push on

Antonyms

WEAK

lose ground

Example Sentences

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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Not only will Arsenal head to France for the second leg with a one-goal advantage, but perhaps also momentum earned from gaining ground in the WSL title race.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

In a new perspective published in Biocontaminant, the team explains that these microscopic organisms are gaining ground worldwide, driven by climate change, deteriorating water systems, and limited monitoring and detection efforts.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

I’m gaining ground and getting close to the fence, but that’s not going to slow me or stop me.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner