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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But come Monday, don’t be surprised if the Gamecocks gain ground on No. 1 UCLA, the only team to defeat SC so far this season.
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Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
One week ago Lake appeared to gain ground on Gallego, who held an advantage in the polls since the outset of the race.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Tapestry is working with Adobe to gain ground on a fast-emerging trend in design and product development — digital twinning.
—David Moin, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
For the second time in less than two weeks, the Colorado Avalanche had a chance to gain ground on a wounded Minnesota Wild team.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
One week ago Lake appeared to gain ground on Gallego, who held an advantage in the polls since the outset of the race.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Tapestry is working with Adobe to gain ground on a fast-emerging trend in design and product development — digital twinning.
—David Moin, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
For the second time in less than two weeks, the Colorado Avalanche had a chance to gain ground on a wounded Minnesota Wild team.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Gain ground on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20ground%20on. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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