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[geyn] / geɪn /




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The FCA said he repeatedly misled investors about fund performance, concealed losses and used their money for personal gain.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

A struggle also remains for Jefferson-Hemings descendants to gain the right to be buried in the Jefferson graveyard.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

“Many paid the ultimate price for Black people to gain the right to vote,” Dennis Dahmer, one of Vernon Dahmer’s sons, told me.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Second-year running back Jarquez Hunter broke off a run for a long gain.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

In this way she hoped to gain herself a few peaceful moments to sit and examine her precious stack of birthday cards.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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