The word "gain" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to a beneficial thing or situation someone obtains, such as an increase in money or knowledge. For example, "Her new business venture resulted in a significant gain of wealth.".
"The allegation that he changed addresses for personal gain is untrue.
Quinnipiac has Obama in the lead 51-46 in Virginia and Marist has Romney in the lead 48-47, with a three-point gain from last week.
"Even though Mr Sajid said he didn't commit to a time limit, we are seeking to gain a relationship.
Some assets will lose value, but others will gain value, like solar and wind power and land for biomass production".
In the British Muslim community, by no means homogenous, Warsi should gain some support for putting her job where her mouth is over the distress of Gaza.
Colleagues discussed possible collaborations simply for the interest of the ideas and the difference that they would make in the social world rather than what they would gain from collaborating.
The home side will need to start well with Wales by some way the strongest finishers in the tournament in recent years, but the Lions pain of O'Driscoll and Heaslip should mutate into gain.
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