gaining upon
Example Sentences
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The terrified girl paid no heed to promises or entreaties, but sped on until her strength began to fail, and she perceived, that, notwithstanding her utmost efforts, her pursuer was gaining upon her.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline) Guerber
Though he was a heavy man, Levi was agile in his movements, and the ruffian could not help seeing that his pursuer was gaining upon him.
From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Oliver Optic
He felt sure that he was steadily gaining upon them, and he expected to see them before the end of the day.
From Three Sioux Scouts by Elmer Russell Gregor
For the first half-mile or so I saw that I was gaining upon the gobbler—not rapidly; for the mustang, though tough, was far from being a fast one.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Mayne Reid
Evidently I was magnifying the grip that Spoof was gaining upon her.
From Neighbours by Robert J. C. Stead
