gaining upon

Example Sentences

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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

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

This was of great service to Bradford, and prevented his rival from gaining upon him so rapidly as he otherwise would have done.

From The Life of Benjamin Franklin Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)

Brown and Knight, seeing the dogs gaining upon them, selected a place where loose stones were abundant, and gave their barking foes a reception which must have astonished them.

From Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. by Pittenger, William

Throughout the greater part of the morning the pursuit continued without the sampan gaining upon the larger boat.

From Held by Chinese Brigands by Strang, Herbert