gains
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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While wealthier Americans have experienced substantial gains in longevity over recent decades, lower-income Americans have seen little or no improvement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The gains came from both ends of the plane, with premium revenue up 16% and basic economy seats notching an 11% lift in sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But the results quickly pointed to some significant gains.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 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
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