gained

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Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran, emerged as a political outsider and quickly gained popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Situational Awareness gained about 270% after fees this year through May and is up over 1,000% after fees since inception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Flex shares, which gained 0.2% early Monday, have jumped 151% in 2026, boosted by the surge in construction of data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Putting has often been her weak link, but she gained more than three shots on the greens compared with the rest of the field and topped the statistical charts for scrambling.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Then he gained Abubu, the Sky Cutter. A weapon so devastating it could literally slice the heavens."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda