gain strength

“Unless political parties talk to one another, this hybrid regime will continue to gain strength,” says Ms Safraz.

“Some Democrats root for Trump. I think it is better for the country” for him “to be defeated in the Republican Party and not continue to gain strength.”

The storm was forecast to gain strength as it tracked along the Georgia and Carolina coasts, producing heavy rain and gusty winds before sweeping into New England by Monday morning, the weather service said.

And we might gain strength from the clarity that a few lines can bring.

Another weather front that could produce more heavy rain is expected to gain strength off Central America in the coming days, again moving toward southern Mexico.