Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. gained.
- The word "gained" is appropriate because it indicates that the movements have acquired or experienced an increase in momentum, support, or influence over time.
- This fits the context of the sentence, which discusses how these movements have grown stronger and more influential in recent years.
- The other options do not fit as well.