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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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The governance issues he confronted—conflicts of interest, self-dealing, and the temptation to look the other way—are recurring features of modern capitalism, perhaps now more than ever.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The latest battle in the most expensive competition in the history of capitalism officially began a few years ago with a message on Slack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

So much of science fiction is about humanity bringing our problems — class, capitalism, pollution — with us into outer space.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Throughout Europe, industrial capitalism, coupled with military force on a frightening scale, loomed ominously.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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