seek a gain

Frequency: 6.812.0 per million words

to try to obtain a gain

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Examples (10)

  • Never seek a personal gain at the expense of others.
  • Investors often seek a long‑term gain rather than quick profits.
  • Volunteers give their time without seeking any monetary gain.
  • She is seeking a small but steady gain in market share.
  • They sought a political gain by pushing the reform.
  • We shouldn't seek a short‑term gain if it threatens long‑term stability.
  • The company seeks a competitive gain through better design.
  • He had sought a quick gain, but the plan backfired.
  • To rebuild trust, stop seeking any private gain from public office.
  • Students sometimes seek a small gain in grades by revising essays carefully.