gaining upon
Example Sentences
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From the increased distinctness with which we heard his step, it was evident we were gaining upon him.
From Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick by Springer, John S.
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
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
The children were very frightened when they saw the horrible head behind them, slowly gaining upon them.
From Canadian Fairy Tales by MacMillan, Cyrus
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 Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)
