gain

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While there is seemingly a lot to gain for fans, and you could argue the players, that gain isn't nearly as appealing for many of those charged with steering the ships.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This behavior contrasts sharply with traditional batteries, which do not gain efficiency as they increase in size.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

This suggests the stocks have already reflected most of the higher crude price and would need a much larger gain in oil from here to go substantially higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Friday’s labor report for March showed a healthy gain of 178,000 net new jobs, a welcome contrast to February’s 133,000 decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Oh? And which story is that? Is that the one where I try but fail to gain immortality and die after many years a sadder, wiser man?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda