gainer

Example Sentences

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In an unrelated move, the index’s biggest gainer was German food delivery company Delivery Hero, which rose more than 10% after it disclosed a $11.60 billion takeover offer from Uber.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“As we’ve seen throughout the post-pandemic period, healthcare was the big gainer among sectors, responsible for nearly all of the gains,” said Michael Bernick, a former director of the state jobs agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The S&P 500’s technology sector was the day’s biggest gainer, adding 1.8%, in what was a mixed day across sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

But Nvidia’s stock has been a strong gainer for the year, up 30%.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

He did the same lousy old half gainer all day long.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger