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gain

[geyn] / geɪn /




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Bloomin’, the owner of Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill, said its turnaround efforts are continuing to gain momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The loss of these countries is the United States’ gain, as demand for pistachio continues and California remains the only consistent grower for the foreseeable future.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

In February, Philips posted its first annual profit after three straight years of losses, turning in a better-than-expected gain of 897 million euros.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The so-called Project Freedom “has struggled to gain traction amid security risks and operational confusion,” Innes added.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At first impression, it appeared that Fischer, overly eager to gain the psychological momentum of winning the first game, had overextended himself.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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