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cap

[kap] / kæp /




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Eliminating the income-tax cap has received bipartisan support.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

UK household energy bills rose after the increases in the price cap in July and October, while global oil prices have risen again recently.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Oey said the company continues to be in dialogue with the Indonesian government, which in July lowered the cap on commissions collected by ride-hailing platforms from two-wheeled drivers to 8% from 20%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But Lubinets -- who was seen in videos doffing his trademark black cap around Lantratova in an act of gallantry -- said he had consciously opted for a different approach.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

He nods to my Tigers cap as I walk up.

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

Its ownership is capped at 14.99% of Anthropic’s outstanding shares, according to a filing.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

If passed, the credit would be the country’s largest capped film and TV tax credit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Get today’s cash price, the fixed price for the season and a capped price.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

The French government announced freshman classes at public high schools will be capped at 28 students, down from the current average of more than 30.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

She had small green eyes buried in a cabbage-round face, capped teeth, and little fin­gers like sausages.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

Mark Toney, executive director of the Utilities Reform Network, called the idea of permanently capping shareholders’ liabilities for fires “completely unacceptable.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

On 20 April 2024, Fleetwood's relegation from League One was confirmed, capping off a miserable season for the club on the pitch.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

While CoreWeave’s future debt will likely come at a higher interest rate, Borges argues the increase will only amount to 100 to 200 basis points, capping the company’s blended borrowing costs at around 10%.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Sharp robes,” commented the executive, still successfully capping his fear.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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