We gained slowly on him, but I could see that it wouldn't be enough.

In less than two weeks Dad was already looking better and slowly gaining some needed weight.

That trust is gained slowly, two steps forward, one step back.

Furthermore, science and technology have been slowly gaining on the weather.

English is slowly gaining ground as a common language of communication, especially in the cities.

For almost two years the committee studied the military and slowly gained its cooperation.

During the early part of his career as an actor he slowly gained popularity.

We gained on her slowly, while three of the system's planets rolled by.

With regard to plants, the concept of property rights seems to be slowly gaining ground.

He began to offer training in capoeira and slowly gained students.