gained

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Flex shares, which gained 0.2% early Monday, have jumped 151% in 2026, boosted by the surge in construction of data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Both benchmarks have gained more than 60% this year but remain well below March levels, when Brent was around $120 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Flex shares, which gained 0.2% early Monday, have jumped 151% in 2026, boosted by the surge in construction of data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

My clomp-drag stride gained a little bounce as I marched back down Shady Oak Lane toward the shack where Mr. Pinkerton and Mr. Bangs waited.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan