Sentence examples for had gained the from inspiring English sources

Still, his coronation had gained the air of the inevitable.

The lobbyist had gained the official's intervention at the agency for his Indian tribal clients.

On Monday, the government boasted that it had gained the upper hand over the protesters.

By the early 1990s such critics had gained the upper hand in swaying China's political authorities.

Stephens, 19, had gained the fourth round of one of the world's four major international championships.

In spite of entering no primaries, Humphrey had gained the necessary delegate votes weeks earlier.

Well before Stalin took power, however, conservatism had gained the upper hand.

By the late 17th century, the House of Commons had gained the sole right to initiate taxation measures.

He had gained the impression that congressmen had adopted nonviolence, for him a fundamental creed, only as a political expedient.

The instruments of coercion had gained the most, and they would expect Yeltsin to reward them in the future.

(He also designed posters for the black trade unions, which had gained the right to strike in 1979).