capitalize

Example Sentences

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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 explosion of so-called agentic AI has driven a wave of demand for CPUs, and chip companies are moving quickly to capitalize on it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The firm has a Buy rating on Ondas stock with the view that the autonomous drone company is well-positioned to capitalize on rising defense budgets and demand for autonomous defense technologies.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Maxx, Dollar General, Nordstrom Rack and Five Below, are also expanding to capitalize on tough times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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