capping

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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman surged past reality television personality Spencer Pratt in the city’s mayoral primary election Sunday, capping off a five-day turnaround after she fell behind Pratt on election night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

On Saturday, she won state titles in the high jump and triple jump, capping her career as a four-time state champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Some lawmakers have suggested capping the prize value at HK$300 or below, in line with countries including Britain and Singapore.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The live-in personal assistant to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, capping a multi-year legal saga surrounding the actor's death.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

She was all in white, with an elegantly beaded headdress capping her hair.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen