gaining upon

Example Sentences

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As Peggy realized this a whoop from the pursuers told that they had caught sight of them, and the clattering hoofs that they were gaining upon them.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster

For the first half-mile or so I saw that I was gaining upon the gobbler—not rapidly; for the mustang, though tough, was far from being a fast one.

From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne

His health had been for some years gradually declining, and disease in the shape of gout gaining upon him.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various

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

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