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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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In his discussion of Cuban reforms, Mr. Gonzalez mentions Deng Xiaoping’s willingness to leave Mao’s religious dedication to Marxist failure and embrace some capitalism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks -- an icon of globalisation and capitalism -- while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The Times sat down with Korn to chat about nostalgia, the coming-of-age-queer experience and making art under capitalism.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

“While capitalism has been a key underlying driving force, it is pragmatism, rather than ideology, that have driven continued success over time,” the Deutsche Bank analysts wrote in their June 24 report.

From MarketWatch Jun. 28, 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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