cap

Example Sentences

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But bills are forecast to rise sharply when the next energy cap takes effect in July due to the jump in oil prices since the beginning of Middle East conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A survey conducted by Harvard’s undergrad student government found that about 94% of students oppose the policy to cap A’s, based on over 800 responses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A new energy cap - the highest a provider can charge customers for each unit of gas and electricity - also took effect on 1 April.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The A cap seems arbitrary and shifting to A-minuses feels inconsequential, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He nods to my Tigers cap as I walk up.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin