"gain" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Property crime involves unlawful acts with the intent of gaining property.
- For example, the threat of "Give me your money or I will shoot you" is an unlawful threat of violence in order to gain property.
- Kveldúlfr is described as bigger and stronger than anyone else, gaining much land and property from viking raids.
- Arohi's marriage is halted; during this time, she accomplishes her dream, gaining money, fame and property.
- He gained property there while still living in Nova Scotia, being very active in commerce, especially real estate.
- They often gained freedom, education or property from the arrangement.
- The Act of 1698 prohibited piracy, had all improperly gained property confiscated, and punished the offenders.
- It is the only justified method of gaining 'property'.
- The small order gained additional members, property and support in the 1250s and 1260s.
- Like his brothers, he was very skilful in commercial matters as well, and he gained more and more property.
Click on the heading to expand the collocation groups, collocations and sample sentences.