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[geyn] / geɪn /




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Elon Musk, of course, runs both companies, and a successful IPO with a solid first-day gain would reflect well on Musk’s leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Food posted its largest monthly gain since August 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Radio Bar's loss was VfB Stuttgart's gain, as Tuchel threw himself into his new life as a youth coach.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Our initiatives to improve operations, deepen guest connection, and enhance profitability continue to gain traction, with strong execution from our teams driving third quarter results that exceeded expectations,” Chief Executive Officer Julie Masino said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They sent out colonies, had dealings with the less powerful without increasing their strength, put down the powerful, and did not allow powerful foreigners to gain prestige there.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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