capital
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Hezbollah, a well-armed and sophisticated militia group that was founded in 1982, holds enormous sway in Lebanon's predominantly Shia south as well as in the southern suburbs of its capital, Beirut.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The U.S. is positioned to benefit, as the economy best able to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking stability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
More capital, including preferred shares, means that existing shareholders own a little less of the company than they did before.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
There is a clear “mission accomplished” tone being priced into markets, as the cease-fire appears to be holding and talks are reportedly set to move forward, said Jake Behan, Direxion’s head of capital markets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Wall Street’s essential function was to allocate capital: to decide who should get it and who should not.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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