gains
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It is up some 1,200% in the past year, to the delight of thrill-seeking investors who have been posting screenshots of their gains on Reddit and X.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
It has also picked up seats in places like Salford, Oxford, Southampton and Exeter, as well as Manchester, where it made 17 gains among the 32 seats up for grabs on the city council.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Goolsbee noted External link that Alan Greenspan’s Fed actually raised rates six times between 1999 and 2000 as anticipated productivity gains began drawing demand forward.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
“Stronger job gains and steady unemployment reinforce the economic resilience narrative,” said Angelo Kouortkafsa, senior strategist at Edward Jones.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
You’re making gains, soldier, can’t you see that?
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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