gaining
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The battlefield losses and damage to U.S. equipment and bases raised questions over what the U.S. was gaining from the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Other precious metals also advanced, with silver gaining 2% to $69.50 an ounce and platinum rising 3.2% to $1,898.80 an ounce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mukhopadhyay says the #FixTheSchool campaign is an obvious next step and "the way people have contributed with videos, pointing out flaws in school infrastructure, is evidence that the movement is gaining ground".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Each of the team’s three touchdowns came off the run, and junior running back Jorden Wells dominated, gaining 110 yards and scoring a 55-yard touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“If the gentleman files a complaint about the noise, we may end up gaining the attention of a constable after all, though not in the way I intended.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
