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

Net-asset-value loans and other forms of general partner financing have gained traction as fundraising has slowed and more managers have amassed capital to provide such loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Tango Therapeutics gained 53% to $30.93 on Monday, part of a 254% advance this year.

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

The thought had gained force with the help of Jamie’s new neighbor in Berkeley, Ben Hockett.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis