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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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Windham noted heavy capital requirements, the cost overruns typical of nuclear projects, and a need for further progress on Aurora.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

On Thursday afternoon, in the steamy heat of the Mexican capital, this hallowed stadium became the first to host matches at three different World Cups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The details of the cuts have not been confirmed, but reports suggest Sir Keir is asking all government departments to trim their capital budgets by 1% to raise £6bn towards defence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“However, the dollar amount is not enough to move the needle in terms of gross capital flows in and out of the U.S.,” said Eric Wallerstein, chief macro strategist at Clocktower Group.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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




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