gains
Britishplural noun
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As Fielder gains steady footing on the margin dividing observation and manipulation, aiming the camera at either side, he uncovers something deeply, cosmically sad: Holmes can’t seem to tell the difference between the two.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
In Canada’s four most populous provinces, only Quebec has seen modest gains in housing starts this year and each of the seven major centers are behind 2025’s pace for new home construction, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Moderna and Revolution Medicines have upcoming catalysts that could help sustain their gains, even as biotech stocks retreat.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
For Microsoft shareholders, three measures will help show whether those potential savings are becoming financial gains.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“But she knows you have the best odds of winning. Keris gains much if she backs the right Aspirant. And loses much if she backs the wrong one.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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