gaining upon
Example Sentences
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Every moment the dogs are gaining upon her.
From Little Folks of North America Stories about children living in the different parts of North America by Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard
The distance he was so rapidly gaining upon them told him he had not been mistaken about the superior qualities of his steed.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
This could be done fairly well, for a while, although he was not gaining upon her.
From The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution by Stoddard, W. O.
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
Edward, who had been rapidly gaining upon the esteem and confidence of his employers, was by the sudden death of the head of the firm, thrown out of employment.
From Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife by Leslie, Madeline
