gaining
Example Sentences
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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
While superconducting is seen as a tried-and-true method that leverages standard semiconductor manufacturing, neutral atoms are rapidly gaining traction as a promising alternative.
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
I like the way that he started to blossom a bit and you could see him gaining in confidence.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Ignorance of the ABCs, Frederick Douglass would write after gaining his freedom, was part of “the white man’s power to enslave the black man.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
