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capacity

[kuh-pas-i-tee] / kəˈpæs ɪ ti /




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SEOUL—North Korea’s uranium-enrichment capacity could soon expand by 75% once a new facility reaches full production, a clear signal that leader Kim Jong Un intends to expand his arsenal in defiance of international pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Each federation for the 48 teams taking part in the World Cup typically receives and distributes 9% of stadium capacity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It has soared this this year amid new capacity deals.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"We go out of Taiwan to build capacity based on customers' demand. The customers want us to go there. It's not the request of government," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He shoved his face into it and sniffed until his lungs were at maximum capacity.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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