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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Or a subtle form of protest against the Dodgers, champions of capitalism?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

He was a leading member of the "Frankfurt School", a body of thought critical of capitalism from a "new left" perspective distinct from traditional Marxism.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Without transparency and accountability, investors can’t make capitalism work.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

It was my first sight of South African capitalism at work, and I knew I was in for a new kind of education.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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