The union won substantial gains for its members, fostering a nostalgic image of the Hoffa era as the golden age for Teamster drivers.

The players won relatively short-term gains; the owners won a concession that may have long-term implications on the complexion of the N.B.A.

In particular, deregulation and international competition have severely limited organized labor's ability to win economic gains for workers.

Instead of a bunch of Unionist muppets selling out Scottish agricultural and fishing interests, for example, to win gains for the south.

These negotiations offer Mr. Hoffa his first chance to show whether he can win bigger gains for drivers than his predecessors.

While the war still appears to be far from an end, government forces have won significant gains, creating a measure of security around the cities where international companies operate.

That would enable union leaders to portray themselves as tough bargainers who can win substantive gains for their members.

First, he must create a sense that his campaign has won tangible gains from the party.

President Bush accepts Deng's half a loaf, and refuses to apply economic pressure to win human-rights gains.

She wins young Richard's trust and gains Richard Sr.'s interest as well.