gaining

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Bosnia, playing in the World Cup for the second time since gaining independence, is led by 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, the country’s all-time leader in caps and goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

With semiconductor stocks gaining 70% in the past two months, “everyone knew they were due for a pause,” Detrick said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Chief communications officers are gaining prominence in the C-suite, with nearly half reporting directly to chief executive officers in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Once mangolomera was in your blood, it could never be reversed and was always gaining strength.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba