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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Tapestry is working with Adobe to gain ground on a fast-emerging trend in design and product development — digital twinning.
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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
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
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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
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
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“Gain ground on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20ground%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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