Israel's 18-year occupation of Lebanon brought no lasting gains, and few Israelis are eager for a repeat.

Significant and lasting gains can be achieved by most people within a month with thirty minutes of daily practice.

Muslim forces made periodic incursions deep into Asturias but failed to make any lasting gains against the strengthened Christian kingdom.

Your temporary loss,' said Hilary neatly, 'is my lasting gain.

In spite of some successes, the Catalans were unable to secure lasting gains.

But the distinction between 'programme' and 'service'companies proved a lasting gain.

But he contends that he has made lasting gains in politicizing evangelical Christians and moving the national political agenda rightward.

No lasting gain has ever come from compulsion.

Lust gains momentary pleasure at the expense of lasting gain.

The two sides then spent a year raiding each other's territories with no lasting gains for either side, although the Birkebeiners had the upper hand at sea.