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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The steps by Canada and Alberta are an attempt to capitalize on demand for energy from sources other than the Middle East, given the geopolitical uncertainty exposed by the U.S.-Iran conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Lumentum’s stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Samsung's packaging was "designed to improperly capitalize on Ms. Lipa's hard-earned success to promote and sell Samsung's products", the filing said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The industry began mobilizing on Saturday as Spirit shut down, rebooking passengers but also trying to capitalize on Spirit's most profitable routes.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Unlike most Americans, however, Holmes sought also to capitalize on the craze by buying bicycles on credit, then reselling them without ever paying off the initial purchase.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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