 make_headway |
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| 1. | [ verb ] obtain advantages, such as points, etc. | |
| Synonyms: | win get_ahead advance gain pull_ahead gain_ground | |
| Examples: | "The home team was gaining ground" "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference" |
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| Related terms: | fall_back score steal win gainer | |
