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.