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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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She said the feedback only anchored her belief in the story, but also meant the production needed to capitalize on the qualities that make a micro-drama captivating — like regular cliffhangers and melodramatic moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

With all eyes on the show—and the central characters’ Instagram pages—brands are rushing to capitalize on the discourse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The quantum hardware, software, and sensing company is positioned to capitalize on two of today’s biggest trends: quantum technology and the commercial space industry.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Fall and winter releases will soon make way for spring or summer releases—in an effort to capitalize on the panda breeding season for a smooth transition.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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