gain ground

Idioms  

1. Advance, make progress; also, win acceptance. For example, The new conservation policy is gaining ground among the voters . This expression alludes to a military advance in which an army literally takes territory from the enemy. Its figurative use dates from about 1800. For an antonym, see lose ground .

2. . Encroach on, advance at the expense of. For example, Door-to-door canvassing helped them gain ground on the opposition .

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Example Sentences

Read: Here’s where AMD can gain ground in the AI chip race next year.

From MarketWatch

OpenAI is expected to air a Super Bowl ad for the second straight year, escalating its battle for users as rival AI companies gain ground.

From The Wall Street Journal

SINGAPORE—Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck an upbeat note on the world’s second-largest economy, saying Beijing will meet its 2025 growth target as it gains ground in its quest to become a leading technological power.

From The Wall Street Journal

All this leaves Domino’s with a relatively clear path to keep gaining ground.

From Barron's

The remaining 64% told pollsters they had “no one specific in mind,” reflecting an open field with plenty of room for other figures to gain ground.

From Los Angeles Times