1.   Abused women can gain new confidence when they realize they have political leverage against their abusive spouses.

2.   Although we provided theoretical and practical training in peace-building, the women gained a lot from their informal chats.

3.   Contrary to popular myth, women have gained very little over the last ten years-and lost a lot.

4.   Nine women gained weight, and four stayed the same.

5.   Somehow the woman had gained access to his dressing room and was waiting there when he came off the stage.

6.   Women gained access to relatively safe abortion, and thus gained control over their own fertility.

7.   Women gained admission to the club only recently.

8.   Another important trend is that women are gaining knowledge about breast cancer and are becoming more involved in their own health care.

9.   As a broad rule of thumb, women have gained the most influence in issues dealing with children, schools, family relations and health care.

10.   Arizona State women are gaining notice at the Penn Relays, a traditional stop on the Olympic road.