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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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Micron’s stock just notched its first close above $1,000 amid a wave of enthusiasm for the memory-chip maker’s ability to capitalize on artificial-intelligence trends.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Now, similar debates are spreading across the developing world, as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and other companies rush to capitalize on growing demand for AI in places with newly emerging middle classes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Phil’s influence, many orchestras everywhere now compete for the latest wunderkind hoping to capitalize on the youth movement rather than slowly nurture a rare ability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Fall and winter releases will soon make way for spring or summer releases—in an effort to capitalize on the panda breeding season for a smooth transition.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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