Thus the dinosaurs themselves probably gained ascendancy in precisely this fashion.

All the governments of history have seen evil men gain ascendancy.

Gradually, the mages began to lose control and the men of science gained ascendancy.

Our air force, after heavy losses, had been unable to gain ascendancy.

In the enormous upheaval that followed, one of these species would gain ascendancy.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, however, a very strong St Peter's team gained ascendancy in the tie.

Five horrific faces, all vying to gain ascendancy at once.

But hardliners on each side appear to have gained ascendancy.

It is clear from this study that by the late thirties still another image of the child had gained ascendancy.

With time Rome may gain ascendancy over the north.