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gains

British  
/ ɡeɪnz /

plural noun

  1. profits or winnings

    ill-gotten gains
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Wilkerson’s gains from trading enabled him to buy a car and cover some of his family’s rent in Jackson, Miss.

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The researchers suggest this means Brazil could see the greatest gains by prioritizing UHC.

From Science Daily

For investors unafraid of a contrarian trade, there could be some opportunities for big gains in the software sector.

From MarketWatch

GDP then rebounded with big gains in the second and third quarters.

From MarketWatch

That sale alone probably has cost Berkshire about $25 billion in lost profits, and Berkshire didn’t generate much in gains over a long holding period since its average cost was $24 a share.

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