gained

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Nearly 1 million Californians have gained access to safe drinking water in their homes and schools since the program started, according to the State Water Resources Control Board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The S&P 500’s equal-weighted version has now gained more than 8% this year, edging ahead of the market-cap version’s 7.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Jakarta also gained as the rupiah strengthened following a surprise rate hike by the Indonesian central bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

To document his upcoming World Cup journey, he started an account on RedNote, China's Instagram-like platform, two weeks ago, and has readily gained 197,000 followers.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"And speaking of flowers, you've gained certain benefits from one, haven't you?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda