1.   Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.

2.   Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.

3.   His theories gradually gained ground among academics.

4.   It is by no means certain that the Tory tax offensive has gained much ground.

5.   It was feared that the extreme right would gain ground in the election.

6.   Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.

7.   Stock prices gained ground in late trading today.

8.   The anti-smoking lobby has steadily gained ground in the last decade.

9.   The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.

10.   The idea that environmental issues are also religious issues is gaining ground among churches in the U.S.