cap

Example Sentences

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Officials say this will amount to a steep, 11% annual lowering of the cap by the end of this decade, and 7% from 2031 to 2045, in keeping with the state’s mandated targets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Now the Gunners, and Raya, will cap a dream double if they overcome PSG in Budapest, and leave his old colleagues proud of his achievements.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

These are prices divided by consensus earnings-per-share estimates for rolling 12-month periods among analysts polled by LSEG, weighted by market cap.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“That is also a catalyst for small-cap investing overall. Hence, the rally in the key small cap index despite some obvious macro headwinds.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Coach P. takes off his cap and scratches his short dark hair so thoroughly it’s like he’s in the shower washing it.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko