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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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Microsoft is among the data-center developers catching flak for lofty capital expenditures in the face of the data-center buildout.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Vance is slated to meet with Iranian officials in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad starting on Saturday, after the two countries agreed on Tuesday to a two-week cease-fire.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

But that would sever the subways’ supply of capital and its revenue—a dubious fix.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A two-day holiday was declared in the country's capital of Islamabad ahead of the talks, which are due to begin on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“The capital of Florida is Tampa. Capital T-A – ” “No, it ain’t!” said several.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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