41.   And measures of manufacturing and service sector activity from the Institute for Supply Management, which closely follows purchasing patterns, gained ground in May.

42.   And the dollar gained ground against other major currencies.

43.   And opposition political parties against the long-ruling Nationalist Party, the Kuomintang, are gaining ground.

44.   And so, the school has found itself at the heart of an unending argument here about how the modern world is gaining ground on traditional life in Africa.

45.   And Michael Dell, chief executive of Dell Computer, said that Linux was gaining ground.

46.   And they might have gained ground on Arizona and USC, pulling into a four-way tie for third place.

47.   And the Knicks, recovering from a disappointing home loss Tuesday night, gained ground in their pursuit of the Orlando Magic.

48.   And while Staples and OfficeMax have gained ground recently and Office Depot may face difficulties in the short term, it remains a sound company.

49.   And while Russian politicians talk about negotiating, Russian forces continue to gain ground.

50.   Arab-Americans have gained ground politically.