gaining

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In an awkwardly timed podcast released at the same time protests were gaining steam, Ivanka Trump extolled the Sazan project, calling it a “private island,” adding, “We have five miles of beachfront” at Zvërnec.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

County half-cent healthcare sales tax, declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

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

Arcadio, who never knew the secret of their relationship, scarcely answered the questions that he asked with the obvious idea of gaining his affection.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez