ph.
get closer to someone or something one is pursuing or with whom one is competing
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ph.
get closer to someone or something that is ahead in a pursuit or competitive situation
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ph.
continue for a long time in a wearying or tedious way
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ph.
continue for a long time in a wearying or tedious way
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ph.
be sure of one's facts or secure in one's position
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ph.
ground troops who are on active service in a military operation
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ph.
(of words or a suggestion) be ignored or badly received
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ph.
be sure of one's facts or secure in one's position, especially in a discussion
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