Sentence examples for gained not only from inspiring English sources

By circumstance, the club has gained not only a coach but an influential voice in the corridors of power.

Thus he gained not only a wide outlook on life, but became also a good linguist an inestimable advantage for a scientific worker.

The militants gained not only new territory 70 miles (115km) west of Baghdad, but large stocks of weapons abandoned by the government forces as they fled.

If the world phases out the use of fossil energy quickly in favour of renewables, considerable ground will be gained, not only in terms of the climate.

The players' union has contended that the owners' collusive action resulted in lower salaries than would have otherwise been gained, not only for free agents but for all players.

It was definitely worth spending two months figuring out my career path as I have gained not only a clearer idea of my career direction, but also have 60 contacts from a variety of industries.

Overseas-based automakers continue to gain not only floor space at this show, but market share as well.

They stand to gain not only Ewing but Maurice Taylor, who would sign with Seattle for the $2.25 million midlevel exception if Ewing joins the Sonics.

Recruits who agree to work for "the Company" gain not only virtual immortality but also such useful powers as superhuman strength and speed.

In a New York Times/CBS News survey last week, Mrs. Clinton surged from two points behind to eight points ahead of the mayor, gaining not only in the city but also upstate, where Republicans are traditionally strong.

But if we gain not only memory but identity when we are introduced to language, then the process of individuation in childhood can be seen as the first step towards death.