gaining

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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

Chinese brands, including BYD, MG and Chery, are gaining ground in Europe fast and now make up around nine percent of the region's overall sales, according to consulting firm Dataforce.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Co-housing is gaining popularity in the UK, says the UK Cohousing Network - in a post-pandemic world where loneliness, the housing crisis and costly care are forcing a drive for new solutions.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Then she was simply racing pell-mell down the steps in pursuit of the rat, with no room in her mind for anything else, certain she was gaining on it.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman