The new law book gained force of law in 1838.

They moved outside where the storm Ryder had predicted was gaining force.

Over the years interest and respect mounted, but the rehabilitation did not gain serious force until the 1970s.

I hear what sounds like a tidal wave, gaining speed and force.

At which point the piano enters and the music immediately gains force.

Slowly and without much publicity, a new kind of solidarity movement is gaining force among Christians across the country.

But now a different picture is gaining force in the Islamic world.

"I asked you a question," said Theo, his voice gaining force.

The movement to insert a moral message gained force in the postwar period.

It was under him that all these processes gained huge force.