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Sam was riding a bicycle to work. He was not aware that a car was gaining on him when he made a sudden left turn.

For a real gauge of how quickly China is gaining on the industrialized West, look to the little enclave of Macau.

We were gaining on the enemy.

The sea was gradually GAINing on the buildings, which at length almost entirely disappeared.

eg: We've been ahead for years, but this year, they seem to be gaining on us, so we should pay attention to developments.

He was gaining on her. Suddenly, he was so close she could hear him panting.

Solid embankments have been constructed to prevent the river from gaining on the land.

He was delighted that with every stride he was gaining on Hadji Murad and getting close to him.

Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.

Lock the last open door, my ghosts are gaining on me.

McCain is gaining on Romney in New Hampshire, which hosts the first presidential primary next Tuesday, five days after the Iowa vote.

Burger King was gaining on it in the traditional hamburger business.

In Texas a conservative activist is gaining on more establishment sorts in the gubernatorial primary, due on March 2nd.

The Socialists are gaining on the Conservatives in the opinion polls.

In the world of desktop browsers, Chrome has been steadily gaining on competitors Internet Explorer and Firefox in recent months.

The runners in the back were steadily gaining on the leader.

My ghosts are gaining on me.

'They are gaining on us fast! ' cried the engine-driver.

Recent polls in several key states, such as Colorado, Michigan and Minnesota also show McCain gaining on Obama.

Hurry. there at car is gaining on us.

The days are gaining on the night.

Hurry, that car is gaining on us.

Chinese Economic Juggernaut Is Gaining on Japan