Sentence examples for gaining a place from inspiring English sources

However, gaining a place on one of these programmes is easier said than done.

He did this with resounding success, gaining a place at the independent Edinburgh Academy.

He was once highly regarded, gaining a place in the Oxford Book of English Verse.

This means candidates can be fairly confident of gaining a place somewhere.

This was in contrast to gaining a place in heaven (the Christian reward) or else achieving nirvana (the Buddhist reward).

At the Amateur Chamber Music Players association, joining simply means gaining a place in a worldwide directory.

The country has gained a place at the global table.

It was factual and entertaining; the student gained a place here and got a first".

After decades of intensive lobbying, deaf Americans have gained a place in the national consciousness.

He gained a place at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama at 17 – their youngest pupil.

It has only recently gained a place on the global agenda.