capitalizing

Example Sentences

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His rallies have also been awash in yellow, capitalizing on football fever in the run-up to the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In response, Gillis told the Hollywood Reporter in a statement that Handler was capitalizing on the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The Iranian Lego team, as they also refer to themselves, is a small group that has found broad appeal by capitalizing on Millennial and Gen Z nostalgia for a toy central to their upbringings.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Army Chief Asim Munir is credited with securing the talks, capitalizing on his warm ties with President Trump and U.S. military officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A reasonable estimate of the additional costs for capitalizing a gradual emancipation program would have increased the national debt to about $125 million.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis