gaining upon
Example Sentences
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The police had thrown down their capes, and were rapidly gaining upon me.
From The Confessions of a Poacher by Anonymous
It was not long, however, before the Sioux realized that the Crows were gaining upon them.
From The War Trail by Gregor, Elmer Russell
The closing features of consumption were gaining upon him rapidly.
From The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
They started with fresh vigour, for they had received food from the old man; but very soon the bear came in sight, and again was fast gaining upon them.
From Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 1 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
The stranger, nevertheless, is evidently gaining upon us.
From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne
