Oh, if we can only get there before it gains too much headway!

There are many additions to or variations from standard square dancing, which have gained headway over the years.

I ordered 'Full Ahead on both engines' and she started to gain headway again.

He sent in the troops last spring as a separatist rebel movement began gaining headway.

But the machine was gaining headway rapidly, and presently they were so high that those below could no longer reach them.

The fire should not have gained headway that quickly.

Others piled out with a rush, the flames gaining very rapid headway now.

With fresh oil supplying the fires, she built up steam and gained headway.

Then the craft gained headway in the darkness of the bay.

They did not stop then to wonder how the fire had started, or why it had gained such headway.