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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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Pineau said Cohere was well-positioned to capitalize on demand from European and Asian markets wary of dependence on US technology platforms.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The steps by Canada and Alberta are an attempt to capitalize on demand for energy from sources other than the Middle East, given the geopolitical uncertainty exposed by the U.S.-Iran conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Samsung's packaging was "designed to improperly capitalize on Ms. Lipa's hard-earned success to promote and sell Samsung's products", the filing said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Much of the recent trade in dual-use goods to Iran and Russia is driven by small, nimble Chinese companies that see an opportunity to capitalize on war-driven demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Some that night worked on a small notice announcing the opening of a new hotel, clearly another hastily built affair meant to capitalize on the expected crush of exposition visitors.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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