Sentence examples for Some gained from inspiring English sources

Some gained control of vast resources through their authority over lucrative government ministries.

Some gained the status by gift and others by purchase; some won it by force of arms, others usurped it during times of anarchy.

Some gained much more, about four pounds a year, while a few managed to stay the same or even lose weight.

Some gained enormous power and commissioned paintings to display their wealth and influence.

Some gained additional physical activity through new responsibilities they had acquired on retirement, for example, looking after grandchildren.

But some gained less than 10 pounds, while others gained as much as 29 pounds.

Over time, you see some gaining strength and others weakening.

As for patronage, "I lost some, but gained some".

Some had filled out, some had gained muscle.

Shares of some retailers gained.

Some politicians gained a particular hold on Mandela's affections.