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gained





ADJECTIVE
won
Synonyms
STRONG
conquered triumphed
Antonyms


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Generative AI—which in recent years has seen major technological advances and gained greater traction among consumers—has exacerbated that decline, Wales said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nearly 1 million Californians have gained access to safe drinking water in their homes and schools since the program started, according to the State Water Resources Control Board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares had gained 4.1% this year as of Monday’s close of trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The stock has gained 25% since the announcement and Ford’s market cap jumped from about $48 billion to the current $61 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When George Washington married a rich twenty-seven-year-old widow named Martha Dandridge Custis in January 1759, he gained even more land, people, and prestige.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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