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gain ground

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gain ground
if a political party or a belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted. The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states. (often in continuous tenses)
See also: gain, ground
gain ground
to become more successful. The United States is gaining ground as a cotton producer.
Opposite of: lose ground
See also: gain, ground
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We scarcely seemed to gain ground upon them at all.
Black Beauty by Sewell, Anna View in context
"Undoubtedly," said Villefort, moderating the tones of his voice, "a marriage once concerted and then broken off, throws a sort of discredit on a young lady; then again, the old reports, which I was so anxious to put an end to, will instantly gain ground.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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