gained

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In the year that ended last June, census estimates show, the Midwest gained slightly more people from the rest of the country than it lost—about 16,000—reversing perennial losses that topped 175,000 as recently as 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

TJ McGovern, interim chief of the Fire Authority, said firefighters had gained confidence the pressurized tank would not experience a “boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion,” or BLEVE.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

While the 10-year average return is around 1.9%, the S&P has gained an average of just 0.2% each June over the past 20 years.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

At the same time, information gained through cancer trials involving domestic cats could help guide future human clinical research.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The Deanes, who had gained a measure of fame for having invented one of the earliest diving helmets, dove down and came upon the long-sunken Mary Rose.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler