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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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There is pressure, from all sides, to capitalize on her success.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The development is designed to capitalize on Hutchinson Island’s growing appeal as a quieter alternative to more densely built luxury markets farther south.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The move marks the latest push by oil-and-gas veterans to capitalize on a building boom that has strained power markets and driven the U.S. construction sector in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On a personal level, my relations with Chief Buthelezi were close and respectful, and I hoped to capitalize on that.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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