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gain ground phrase C1 If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted: The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states. However, Democrats gained ground in North Carolina, taking the House majority and increasing their margin in the Senate. Recent polls show him gaining ground. Stronger privacy protections are gaining ground with voters in the latest polls. Three polls of marginal seats show the Conservative Party gaining ground. See also
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