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
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
She cried when Papa said she could bring only one cat, but losing the cats was nothing compared to gaining Queenie, who would help with the baby and do their washing and cook their food.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
