gaining upon

Example Sentences

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Evidently I was magnifying the grip that Spoof was gaining upon her.

From Neighbours by Stead, Robert J. C.

We were gaining upon them; but so slowly, that Guinane was all the while chafing with impatience.

From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.

The closing features of consumption were gaining upon him rapidly.

From The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry

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

I am gaining upon the power to throw it off, however.

From Professor Huskins by Cummings, Lettie M.