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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /




NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The ship is anchored just off the island nation's capital Praia.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The state, once India's intellectual and commercial capital, had drifted through decades of industrial decline and political fatigue.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Before entering venture capital, Stevens worked in sales at Intel and as a technical staff member at Hughes Aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The AI trade has entered a healthier cycle where investors are more focused on monetization of the technology, rather than capital expenditures, Kwon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The nation’s capital city was getting ready to inaugurate a new president the following month.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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