capital
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For the last three years, she and her six children have been living with other internally displaced people at a ramshackle old feed processing plant in the capital, Yaoundé.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
She faces a challenge from former Lima mayor Ricardo Belmont, 80, who, despite having run the capital for five years, has pitched himself as an outsider.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Maintaining its stock listing is crucial for the company, as it provides a way to raise needed capital.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
The cultural momentum appears to be translating into political capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He was visiting the capital while on leave, or so he modestly explained as he helped unload their luggage from the cab.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing capital
Some Tricky Homonyms
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Name On: Pro Sports Team Names, Part 1
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Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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