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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /




NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


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Rodriguez has pushed through reforms in Venezuela's mining and petroleum industries, opening once tightly controlled sectors to private capital and foreign investment.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

Short-term investments that aren’t cash require insurers to hold more capital as a buffer, said Erik Miller, senior director at AM Best.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Barcola, nicknamed the 'grasshopper' because of his speed, agility and slight frame, has since gone on to win three Ligue 1 titles and back-to-back Champions Leagues in his three seasons in the French capital.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

He welcomed the United States acting as a "guarantor" for investments in Venezuela, which has failed to attract significant capital for more than a decade.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

The next step was to get the pills to the Cuban capital of Havana, where Rosselli had a contact who knew a waiter at a restaurant where Castro often dined.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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