How had her father gained so much power?

During an oil drilling boom near Houston, the family relocated to the city where his father gained employment.

Bennington's parents divorced when he was eleven years old and his father gained custody of him.

During this period my father gained great distinction as a warrior and had taken the metal from several chieftains.

Her father, Sam, gained some fame as a boxer and then became a customs inspector.

Right or wrong, gold is sure to win, and father will gain nothing by being overzealous in the cause of silver.

Still far from the norm, stay-at-home fathers are gaining acceptance.

Your honored father has gained deep insights into the nature of things.

Moreover, the father has really gained nothing except a sick heart and much bad luck to come.

"Our father has gained three votes to-day, but he still needs six to have the majority."