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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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I did that to capitalize on expected federal government legislation, which was passed, and it was supposed to spend hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars to repair the nation’s infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Much of the recent trade in dual-use goods to Iran and Russia is driven by small, nimble Chinese companies that see an opportunity to capitalize on war-driven demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Jacobson suggests Tesla stock options as a way to capitalize on potential future volatility.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Thousands of things can go wrong when you try to capitalize on a good thing, especially 20 years on, when expectations have never been higher.

From Salon • May 1, 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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