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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That Democratic candidates might gain on Republicans as later mail ballots are counted was also anticipated.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Big swings like that will need to be reflected on the balance sheet and marked as non-cash expenses or gains on quarterly financial statements.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The mechanism amplifies gains on the way up and withdraws support on the way down.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Big swings like that will need to be reflected on the balance sheet and marked as non-cash expenses or gains on quarterly financial statements.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The mechanism amplifies gains on the way up and withdraws support on the way down.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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“Gain on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20on. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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