gained

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Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran, emerged as a political outsider and quickly gained popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Corning—known for making specialty glass, ceramics and fiber-optic products—has gained steam lately amid a race to build enough computing power to power the artificial intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Baron Partners and Baron Asset funds gained almost 7% and 8% respectively last Thursday from a SpaceX stock revaluation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Putting has often been her weak link, but she gained more than three shots on the greens compared with the rest of the field and topped the statistical charts for scrambling.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He gained trust by acting pleasant and friendly.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow