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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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We all have our regular lives, we do what we do to make our money, but we’re not trying to capitalize on punk rock or think we’re gonna be rich and famous off this.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s precedent for companies to attempt dramatic — or desperate —pivots in an attempt to capitalize on hot trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

As the festival has grown, so too has the allure for big brands like Guess, Rivian, Soho House and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila looking to capitalize on Coachella as a marketing megaphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“The b is capitalized. You wouldn’t usually capitalize the first letter of a color.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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