101.   But the medical model of mental illness has gained ground in recent years as scientists discover biological, chemical and even genetic explanations for mental disorders.

102.   But they failed to gain ground on the Flyers in the race for first place in the Atlantic Division as Philadelphia beat Washington Sunday afternoon.

103.   But Yahoo is gaining ground with totally free auctions.

104.   But, he asked, do these posters mean that rightists are gaining ground now?

105.   But, she said, the one-agency idea would not gain ground without support from the food industry, with which she has had some preliminary conversations.

106.   By winter a new relationship was blossoming between Washington and Moscow, and a U.S.-British proposal for a different approach to Iraqi sanctions was gaining ground.

107.   Canada is laboring under almost-crippling debt, its currency has dropped in value in recent days, and a separtist movement in Quebec is gaining ground.

108.   Certainly it would be a mistake to go into higher-risk investments in hopes of gaining ground.

109.   China might be gaining further ground if not for the one-and-done policy.

110.   Clinton also could stand to gain ground in those states, especially in South Dakota, where polls show him in a virtual tie with Dole.