gaining

1.

obtain or secure (something desired, favorable, or profitable).

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the process has gained the confidence of the industry

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obtain get acquire come by procure secure attain achieve earn win capture clinch pick up carry off reap gather receive land bag pot scoop wangle swing score nab collar cop hook get hold of walk away with walk off with

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lose

2.

increase the amount or rate of (something, typically weight or speed).

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I have gained weight over the years

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put on add on build up

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lose

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gain gain on capital gain gain ground capital gains tax