gains

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As the lake’s water sources diminish because of water use agreements regarding the Colorado River, and as this region gains more industrial activity from proposed lithium extraction, air pollution is likely to only worsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Nationwide Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic said the March report showed the labor market was in "good standing," with "broad-based gains in the private sector."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Sometimes the technique has resulted in gains of 1,000% or more in a single day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Analysts said the gains were likely lifted by the end of strikes in the health care industry which led to steep losses in February.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If her students do well enough, she might find herself praised, promoted, and even richer: the state of California at one point introduced bonuses of $25,000 for teachers who produced big test-score gains.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt