gains
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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April’s strong bounce also compares to similar rallies in history that were followed by more gains.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Prices likely tracked overnight gains in rival vegetable oils, say Kenanga Futures analysts in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Sustained lifestyle changes, when supported properly, can still produce major health gains.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
But “history shows that the momentum factor usually continues to outperform after similarly outsized gains, but only slightly,” he said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
They determined, for instance, that a rusting object doesn’t lose weight as everyone had long assumed, but gains weight–an extraordinary discovery.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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