gain on
verb
gained on; gaining on; gains on
: to come nearer to (someone or something that is ahead in a race or competition)
She was still leading at the halfway point, but the other runners were gaining on her.
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The massive gains on child care, sewer socialism with the potholes, and the snow.
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David Weigel,
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23 June 2026
This data justifies more stock gains on its own.
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Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
His iron game has improved dramatically (up 110 spots in strokes gained on approach shots).
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Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The Jakarta Composite Index erased early gains on Friday, and has lost almost 30% year-to-date.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
This data justifies more stock gains on its own.
—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
His iron game has improved dramatically (up 110 spots in strokes gained on approach shots).
—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The Jakarta Composite Index erased early gains on Friday, and has lost almost 30% year-to-date.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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“Gain on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20on. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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