But the ball-throwing variety is gaining in stature as never before.

It is only in recent times that local varieties have gained recognition beyond "mass-market" wines like retsina.

Pimps use a variety of psychological methods, sometimes referred to as "seasoning" or "grooming," to gain full control.

He theorized that varieties that did not flower or were meant solely for animal consumption could gain approval sooner than others.

A wide variety of Indian writers, historians, and essayists gained publication following these successes and new authors were widely read.

The variety received some commercial plantings beginning in 1930, but did not gain widespread favor as new cultivars came into existence.

These varieties are slowly gaining recognition for their dark, rich and succulent meat.

Broadjam offers a variety of services for artists to gain exposure and feedback.

Some species and varieties are gaining in popularity as garden plants, partly because of their herbal and culinary value.

The most popular wine grape variety is Zinfandel, although varieties native to southern France and Italy are gaining in popularity.