gain on
phrasal verb
gained on; gaining on; gains on
: to come nearer to (someone or something that is ahead in a race or competition)
She was still leading at the halfway point, but the other runners were gaining on her.
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Much of their wealth is rarely taxed because gains on stocks and assets are rarely realized or have been inherited tax-free.
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Norris needed to not misstep, given what was at stake — a podium finish and championship gain on Piastri.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
With a 49-24 lead, punter Oscar Doyle hit tight end Matt Wagner for an 11-yard gain on fourth-and-7 at midfield.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
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Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Norris needed to not misstep, given what was at stake — a podium finish and championship gain on Piastri.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
With a 49-24 lead, punter Oscar Doyle hit tight end Matt Wagner for an 11-yard gain on fourth-and-7 at midfield.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Gain on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20on. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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