gained

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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

Stanford’s endowment, which managed $47.7 billion at the end of June, also gained exposure through other managers, including venture firms Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Thrive Capital, and the hedge fund Darsana, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

To document his upcoming World Cup journey, he started an account on RedNote, China's Instagram-like platform, two weeks ago, and has readily gained 197,000 followers.

From BBC • 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

But there was nothing to be gained by running away.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo