gaining
Example Sentences
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Bosnia, playing in the World Cup for the second time since gaining independence, is led by 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, the country’s all-time leader in caps and goals.
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
Still, GSK is gaining access to Nuvalent’s three lung-cancer drugs in a single transaction, boosting sales and core earnings from next year without hurting its dividend, Scholar says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I wish I knew if we were even gaining on ’em.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
