gain
Example Sentences
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This includes searching for environments that could support life beyond Earth and gaining deeper insight into dark matter.
From Science Daily
The incumbent has warned that those gains are fragile.
From Barron's
The Chargers got a field goal and moved into position for a touchdown in the second quarter when Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston for a 60-yard gain.
From Los Angeles Times
Crespi’s basketball team is starting to gain notice just in time for the start of Mission League play next month.
From Los Angeles Times
"Even if it had gone badly, I was doing myself a kindness to put it to rest and gain some closure," he says.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
