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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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“Any valuation-modeling exercise for the neoclouds shows that their terminal value is almost entirely driven by long-term capex,” he said, referring to capital expenditures, or spending put toward long-term assets like chips.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Many independent wealth management firms take outside capital to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Countries are under pressure to salvage the landmark pact at COP17 in Armenia's capital Yerevan, which started this week and runs until October 30.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

He packed in pick-up games, not-so-friendly competitions of golf, rowing and bike riding, and sight-seeing throughout the Slovenian capital where Doncic first fell in love with basketball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

He would remember America’s capital as the city where Maggie “first gave me your confidence, and with it, your love.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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