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Example sentences for: gained

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The merger idea, says the Post , had gained strength recently in response to increased attempts to limit teacher rights and to give students publicly funded vouchers to attend private schools.
The basis for this guide is the belief that federal agencies could benefit from examples set by a few leading organizations whose CIO organizations have gained a reputation for outstanding information management in their enterprises.
The Dow dropped more than 200 points on the news, then gained most of it back within the hour.
We do not know exactly how the hijackers gained access to the cockpit; FAA rules required that the doors remain closed and locked during flight.
Morris argues that by stealthily airing the ads in places where they wouldn't be noticed by the national media, Clinton gained an advantage that Bob Dole was never able to counter.