For most of us, the chance to gain a place in history comes only once.

In general, only high priority cases are able to gain a place.

He went on to gain a place at the local grammar school.

He gained a place at Cambridge university to study music.

He would have got the shock of his life in Israel, where women were really gaining a place for themselves.

The field for the Open is 156, and golfers may gain a place in a number of ways.

Her best performance was in 1980 when she gained second place with the entry Theater.

Boys of humble background might also gain a similar place in a great house.

He never gained a regular place in the first team squad, and was let go at the end of the 2011-12 season.

Italy also gained a place as it was the host nation.