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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The company known for eco-friendly wool sneakers just raised $50 million for its next chapter—a head-spinning move to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

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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