1.   A year later, having gained a one-seat majority on the council, they made the building of a mosque a condition for working with the mayor.

2.   But having gained independence in nearly everything but name, the Chechens can afford to be patient.

3.   Having first gained recognition abroad, though, Ngema now sees black South Africans to be his target audience.

4.   Once having gained custody of his nephew, Beethoven then imperiously mapped out an ambitious musical career for the untalented lad, thus driving the boy to try suicide.

5.   With Perelman having a deal to gain control of Toy Biz, it appears that means any competing offer would need his approval to proceed.

6.   Having gained that necessary experience I would be better qualified to serve England in the future.