gaining

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County half-cent healthcare sales tax, declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

With semiconductor stocks gaining 70% in the past two months, “everyone knew they were due for a pause,” Detrick said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Chief communications officers are gaining prominence in the C-suite, with nearly half reporting directly to chief executive officers in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That, combined with the fact that the Huntsman seemed to know how to ride, a skill Jack hadn’t exactly mastered yet, meant that he was gaining on them.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley