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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The two wanted to publish “Behind the Doors of Justice” in August to capitalize on the hype—and they did.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

With all eyes on the show—and the central characters’ Instagram pages—brands are rushing to capitalize on the discourse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

After that, investors might struggle to find more good news to capitalize on — particularly if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved, and global bond yields continue to trend higher.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The acquisition could boost NextEra’s efforts to capitalize on the data center energy boom and AI demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“The b is capitalized. You wouldn’t usually capitalize the first letter of a color.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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