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[geyn] / geɪn /




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The gain was largely attributed to increases in subscription prices.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

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

U.S. stocks aren’t feeling it, however, and look set to test new all-time highs again on Tuesday, taking the S&P 500’s second quarter rebound closer to 11% and driving the Nasdaq’s gain past 20%.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I try to go back up the slope, but my feet can’t gain enough traction, and I slide down, stopping mere inches from the edge of the canyon.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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