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to gain on
[phrase form: gain]
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to get closer to a person or thing that is being pursued, often in a race, competition, or chase
Example
In the final lap of the race, the second-place runner started to gain on the leader.
Our company is determined to gain on the competition by offering better customer service.
The police were gaining on the speeding car as it tried to evade capture.
In the final lap of the race, the leading runner felt his competitors gaining on him.
With each passing day, the detective felt he was gaining on the elusive criminal.
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