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Discover LudwigThe phrase "make gains" is correct and usable in written English.
It is an idiomatic expression that means to achieve progress or success. For example: We have been working hard to make gains in our business, and I'm pleased to report that we have seen an increase in revenue over the last quarter.
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But they could well make gains.
Smaller left-wing parties will make gains.
However, Labor could make gains in Perth.
And not everybody has been able to make gains.
Production is expected to continue to make gains this year.
Meanwhile, pension pots have struggled to make gains.
Smaller center-left parties may also make gains.
That Labour failed to make gains is indictment enough.
Seats where Labour could make gains off Lib Dems: Norwich South Liberal Democrat majority 310 (2010).
The negotiations subsequently fell apart, and the M23 continued to make gains in eastern Congo.
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It has made gains in recent days.
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