Word: gain
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...People should be encouraged to try different things in the first two years," she says, adding that the summer after junior year is particularly important: "It's the last opportunity to gain ground in the field you're interested in pursuing, and position yourself to be the highest possible candidate as a senior...
These turnout percentages will be lowest in the Latino community. Ironically, this demographic group stands the most to gain by participation in politics. Voter participation could empower the government to address these chronic problems in the Latino community--the highest unemployment rate, lowest per capita income, highest infant mortality rate and lowest high school graduation rate...
Despite each campaign's confidence, neitherCellucci nor Harshbarger can afford to coastthrough these last few days with polls as close asthey are. Whether they are swayed by issues in theeconomy, education or their records in office,undecided voters will make both candidates workhard to gain their crucial vote on Tuesday
Menick carried six times for 31 yards on thedrive, including a 12-yard gain on third-and-onefrom the Dartmouth 37 off an option-pitch right...
Nowinski made an impact from the first play, when he burst across the line anddragged Reggie Belhomme down for a one-yard gain...