gaining upon
Example Sentences
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Throughout the greater part of the morning the pursuit continued without the sampan gaining upon the larger boat.
From Held by Chinese Brigands by Strang, Herbert
He plainly saw that they were not gaining upon him, although they still held doggedly to the pursuit.
From The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam by Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth)
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
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
They started with fresh vigour, for they had received food from the old man; but very soon the bear came in sight, and again was fast gaining upon them.
From Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
