gain
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“We executed a flanking operation to gain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait,” said Col.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The global oil market is set to gain 100 million barrels of oil and refined products over the next four months, thanks to a Group of Seven agreement last week to release some G-7 stockpiles.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Technical indicators point to a 24% gain for the stock in coming months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
USC beats four early-season patsies to boost their stats and gain a No. 12 ranking, all the while their defense stinks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Maybe you’re right. In any case, I doubt we’re going to gain anything else here tonight. Let’s go home.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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