gain ground
Idioms-
Advance, make progress; also, win acceptance. For example, The new conservation policy is gaining ground among the voters . This expression alludes to a military advance in which an army literally takes territory from the enemy. Its figurative use dates from about 1800. For an antonym, see lose ground .
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. Encroach on, advance at the expense of. For example, Door-to-door canvassing helped them gain ground on the opposition .
Example Sentences
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In its first full quarter under new management, Paramount reported growing losses but said that it had gained ground on revenue and in the number of subscribers to its streaming service, Paramount+.
From MarketWatch
Since then, the battle has mostly been in the east of Ukraine with Russian forces slowly gaining ground over many months.
From BBC
McIlory remained steady, parring the final seven holes, but failed to gain ground.
From Los Angeles Times
The company recently shook up its leadership, working to be more nimble like competitors that have gained ground in the sneaker and athleticwear market.
In a new perspective published in Biocontaminant, the team explains that these microscopic organisms are gaining ground worldwide, driven by climate change, deteriorating water systems, and limited monitoring and detection efforts.
From Science Daily
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