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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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Micron’s stock just notched its first close above $1,000 amid a wave of enthusiasm for the memory-chip maker’s ability to capitalize on artificial-intelligence trends.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Now, she’s looking for more ways to capitalize on her following, like raising bees to market honey to fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

If I’ve learned anything in my studies, it’s that the greatest investors capitalize in times of crisis.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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