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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

A leading figure of the new generation of Italian capitalism, he also chaired Ray-Ban, one of EssilorLuxottica's most iconic brands, which also include Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Joseph Schumpeter later predicted that capitalism’s unprecedented success would finance an educated intellectual class increasingly hostile to capitalism itself.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

I am constantly amazed by the number of people in our country who do not seem to understand the basics of capitalism.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

It was an overview of the growth of capitalism as well as socialism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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