gain ground

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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