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as in to gather
to gradually increase in
our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
gained her affections with his boyishly shy manner
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
is steadily gaining after his bout with the flu and will be back on his feet soon
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as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
the new version of the car gained in both width and length compared to the earlier model
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
vowed to gain control of the company by any means necessary
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as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
the radical party was able to gain some supporters with intense recruitment on college campuses
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the company posted a substantial fourth-quarter gain, signaling an end to their money-losing ventures
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as in revenue
usually gains plural
an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property
net gains this year were better than last
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Recent Examples of gain
Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
More on where the GOP gained ground in the election.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Goldman Sachs’ list of top-performing longs in hedge funds has seen outsized gains in 2024, a sign that moves made by these firms have paid off this year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here were some clear trends: Democrats lost ground with voters under 30 in nearly every swing state – with the exception of Georgia, where Harris gained slightly, and Arizona, where support was the same.
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What to know Slim margins in Maricopa County supervisor's race could lead to recount Donald Trump made gains in all four of Arizona's border counties.
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What’s needed next is a community of amateur radio astronomers who can begin gathering data that will complement the work of their professional colleagues, just as amateur astronomers working in the visible part of the spectrum have done for hundreds of years.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rating labels schools and districts earn should be changed to be easier for the public to understand, but that should be done after research and gathering public feedback.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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The tune, a collaboration with his longtime guitarist Earl Slick, earns the second-loftiest debut of the week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the 2023 season opener and the Jets never recovered, finishing 7-10.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, things go from dire to actually tragic when Chloe, who’d been recovering from surgery, suddenly spikes her potassium levels and starts coding.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Speed, distraction, infrastructure and, as a Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation revealed in 2018, the increasing presence of large trucks and SUVs with their higher front ends, have all played a role, along with factors, including darkness and impairment.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company has not yet achieved sufficient funding to develop or acquire a new business line.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The announcement reinforces the closeness Musk has managed to achieve with Trump, even after the election.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Will that be enough to persuade these justices to strike down Tennessee’s law?Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
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Leading up to the election, Musk tinkered with the algorithm to give his posts a boost.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Women's sports have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years; basketball in particular has seen a massive boost thanks to WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjusted operating profit rose 8 percent to 118.5 million euros.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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All of the profits from the Puppy Love shampoo will benefit Aniston's animal-centric nonprofit, The Clydeo Fund.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Gain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gain. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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