Sentence examples for gained a spot from inspiring English sources

In January 2011, he signed with the Yankees, and looking rejuvenated, gained a spot in the team's starting rotation.

He drove more than 30 hours to Fort Myers, Fla., and gained a spot on the Class A team there.

Liverpool, which gained a spot in next year's UEFA Cup with the victory, is also in the quarterfinals of England's more prestigious Football Association Cup.

Zimmerman, a rookie in 1999, gained a spot on the American League All-Star team and pitched a hitless, scoreless inning.

In 2000, Benyamina gained a spot at ERAC, a state acting school in Cannes, and spent a summer in New York City taking classes with the avant-garde theatre pioneer Richard Foreman.

Indeed, Mr. Zindani gained a spot on President Saleh's advisory council after lending him the backing of armed foreign militants when South Yemen forces tried to secede in 1994.

If the Spain midfielder had been more theatrical, he might have gained a spot-kick.

His withdrawal forced him to file a petition to gain a spot in next month's nationals.

Last Saturday, when Iraq beat Australia to gain a spot in the semifinals, the city erupted with celebratory gunfire.

Hunt said that Channel 4 had been approached by minority sports eager to gain a spot on terrestrial TV.

The Pacers had already earned home-court advantage in the first round, but needed a victory or a Philadelphia loss to gain a spot in the standings.