gain
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft has successfully completed a close flyby of Mars, using the planet's gravity to gain speed and redirect its path toward the asteroid Psyche.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
That’s limited the number of opportunities for younger workers trying to gain their first job.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The River Ouse in Sussex became the first in England to gain a charter, but the Wye is the first river in Wales to be covered by such a document.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Those who do prioritize their close friendships gain a greater appreciation of what their friends mean to them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
For Taran, the Crochan seemed to gain weight with every pace.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing gain
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