gain ground

phrase

: to make progress

Examples of gain ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martin envisions new housing projects along with restaurants as a part of reviving Main, where blight and neglect were steadily gaining ground until former Mayor Mike Walsh began a revitalization drive. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Game shows are also gaining ground on linear networks, both in early evening and primetime slots. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Regenerative organic chicken could become easier to find The ROC label first gained ground in categories like rice, coffee and produce. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

Democrats also have an opportunity to gain ground in the state Legislature and the Georgia Public Service Commission, making voter turnout a key factor in determining the balance of power in Georgia. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gain ground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground