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gain ground on somebody/something to get a bigger share compared to others The company's software business is gaining ground on its biggest competitor. Opposite of: lose ground to somebody/somethingEtymology: based on the military meaning of gain ground (to advance and get control of an area from an enemy) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Birmingham will need Hartel and Hernandez to finish 1-2 at the City championship in order to gain ground on three-time defending champion San Pedro. In a bid to gain ground on its larger rivals, Los Angeles-based Internet Wire has signed a deal with the Nasdaq Stock Market to serve as the preferred distributor of news releases for listed companies. With pantitumumab seeking to gain initial approval in the first-line setting, it is believed the agent will rapidly gain ground on BMS/Merck KgGAs Erbitux, despite the latters first-to-market advantage. |
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