capacity
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They set out to develop autonomous vessels with the goal to grow U.S. shipbuilding capacity and “redefine maritime superiority” using autonomy, Mavrookas said in a podcast interview last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The company is currently looking to add aluminum production capacity with a new plant under construction in Alabama.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"Hillary Dawa had experience working in this capacity in previous years, but he was late in his career."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The news releases don’t mention if there is a maximum capacity for the events.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“On the contrary,” said he, “I thank you, for though we are strictly in our private and personal capacity, still it may be mentioned that there are Newgate cobwebs about, and it brushes them away.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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