Everything was exactly the same the day after, most times not a yard lost or gained.

Three more times he climbed, each time gaining one story.

It takes a long time for him to gain the self-confidence to work elsewhere in the community.

Each time, men and women gained new power over their lives, and thinking itself changed.

The other units ruined, the weapons; time gained as they got away.

All the time Second 1 was gaining on it.

Death has a hard time gaining a foothold in such a universe.

"Every time we added another issue to the mix, we gained support," he said.

More recently, the rare tourist who was curious about the cemetery had a hard time gaining access to it.

White rappers have a tough time gaining acceptance with black audiences, they say.