gain ground on

idiom

: to move faster or work harder in order to come closer to

She was trailing in the race, but she was beginning to gain ground on the leaders.

The company has been gaining ground on its competitors.

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The four-time Pro Bowler would be coming to the critical aid of a 49ers squad that has dropped three of their last four games and has a prime opportunity to gain ground on the Rams in the NFC West standings on Thursday in Santa Clara. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Tucker’s Impact By obtaining Tucker, the Cubs hope to gain ground on the Brewers. —

Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 As the campaigns neared Election Day, Lake appeared to gain ground on Gallego, who held an advantage in the polls since the outset of the race. —

Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024 Harris' campaign is looking to gain ground on an issue of high importance to voters. —

Kate Walter, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gain ground on

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