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[geyn] / geɪn /




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Whether these efforts gain significant traction remains unclear.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

March’s job gains were revised up by 29,000 to 214,000—the largest monthly gain since December 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Over the past 12 months, Apple shares have jumped 54%, doubling the S&P 500’s gain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The second match lasted long enough for me to gain my bearings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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