gain

Definition for gain

noun as in acquisition, winnings

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achievement, acquisition, advance, advantage, benefit, boost, cut, dividend, earnings, growth, hike, improvement, income, increase, payoff, proceeds, profit, progress, return, rise, share, winnings, yield

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accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, advancement, attainment, buildup, emolument, gravy, headway, increment, lucre, produce, receipts, take, up, upping, velvet

verb as in acquire, win

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achieve, advance, attain, benefit, boost, build up, collect, earn, expand, get, grow, have, improve, increase, make, obtain, pick up, produce, promote, reach, realize, reap, score, secure

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accomplish, ameliorate, annex, augment, capture, clear, complete, consummate, enlarge, enlist, fulfill, gather, glean, harvest, land, net, overtake, parlay, perfect, procure, profit, progress, succeed

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bring in, make a killing, move forward, rack up, win over

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But by formally gaining a mandate for strike action it opens up a new avenue for industrial action.

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However, Jamaat-e-Islami, the country's largest Islamist party, has seemingly gained some ground over the last year.

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While the public could gain access prior to the restoration, it was limited to occasional heritage tours and some staff access.

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"PNG has an oversupply of able-bodied citizens who are willing to do this kind of work," he said, adding many people would be attracted by the prospects of living in Australia and possibly gaining citizenship.

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Many artisans face exploitation, and there are concerns that traditional craftsmanship is being sacrificed for speed and commercial gain.

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