The argument has gained little support among scholars, who do not see it as outweighing the textual analysis described above.

That argument has certainly gained traction in light of the recent successes overseas.

But Eve was not to be disappointed on this head, and her arguments gained in persuasiveness.

And as Washington prepares to deal with the future of Social Security, those arguments have gained ground.

Meanwhile, an insidious argument is gaining ground that the historic moment for the two-state solution has passed.

In this emotional environment the argument from design gained a new lease of life.

When growing at 0.8 percent, as Malaysia will probably do this year, opponents are emboldened and their arguments gain currency.

Thus, the industry's argument that shipbuilding capacity cannot fall any further without seriously threatening American strategic interests has gained strength.

But recently, the argument that auditing should go beyond just True and fair is gaining momentum.

There was no doubt that his argument gained force from the theft of the special Excursion Ship.