capitalism
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LACMA, for example, represents art history and community, and with its nearly $724 million expansion, also becomes a symbol of capitalism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The author ties his root-and-branch critique of capitalism to a plea to “make modern life much more affordable than it is at present,” which he hopes will open more opportunities for enlightened leisure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Three questions confront American capitalism at this crossroads, the resolution of which will shape the lives of future generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
An inside student might say that prisons in eastern Oregon used to be mental institutions and Army barracks; an outside student might speak about modernity and the need for discipline and control under capitalism.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
I intend to draw Miss Trixie out rather shortly; 1 suspect that this Medusa of capitalism has many valuable insights and more than one pithy observation to offer.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing capitalism
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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