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Gain ground

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

    "No matter how hard I try, I don't seem to be gaining ground."

  2. 2
    obtain advantages, such as points, etc. wordnet

Etymology

Metaphor, suggesting e.g. military acquisition of territory.

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