gain

Example Sentences

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While there is seemingly a lot to gain for fans, and you could argue the players, that gain isn't nearly as appealing for many of those charged with steering the ships.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This behavior contrasts sharply with traditional batteries, which do not gain efficiency as they increase in size.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

In the white-hot AI race, a model that can help us navigate that medical complexity—and make sense of our growing pile of health data—could gain an edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

While oil prices were relatively stable Tuesday, most-active futures for Brent crude rose 43% in March to $103.97 for the largest monthly gain since May of 2020.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In an attempt to gain control of this strategic channel, British, Australian, and New Zealand troops landed on the peninsula in April, while French troops staged a diversionary landing to the south.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman