gaining upon
Example Sentences
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The children were very frightened when they saw the horrible head behind them, slowly gaining upon them.
From Canadian Fairy Tales by MacMillan, Cyrus
He felt sure that he was steadily gaining upon them, and he expected to see them before the end of the day.
From Three Sioux Scouts by Gregor, Elmer Russell
They were steadily gaining upon the four scouts.
From Three Sioux Scouts by Gregor, Elmer Russell
Oh—I meant your surname,” she added, confusion gaining upon her when he mentioned his first name only.
From The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories by Blackwood, Algernon
Though he was a heavy man, Levi was agile in his movements, and the ruffian could not help seeing that his pursuer was gaining upon him.
From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver
