gain ground

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Synonyms of gain groundnext
: to make progress

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Markets in Europe gained ground, while Asian markets closed lower. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Republicans are gaining ground in recent generic ballot polling, with the narrowing gap suggesting a likely majority will be decided at the margins, even as Democrats maintain an advantage. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 By Dana Hull | Bloomberg In America’s EV stronghold, another type of vehicle is rapidly gaining ground. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 The next Gemini Pro release is delayed and Google has lost several senior researchers to rivals, as Chinese models gain ground with American businesses. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gain ground

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“Gain ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20ground. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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