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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /




NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Having shares listed on a stock market could give it access to much-needed capital to grow and compete.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“And naturally, as these companies raise additional capital, this fuels further funding for the AI ecosystem.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

—Asian equities mostly retreated Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions stoked fears of supply disruptions and prompted investors to pull capital from stock markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Violence in Mexico varies by region, with the worst rates located in states like Sinaloa, Guanajuato, Michoacan -- as well as Jalisco, where its capital of Guadalajara will host four World Cup matches.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They have the capital city in their grip but can’t force it back to life.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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