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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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More and more investors are backing the stock to capitalize on the AI boom.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Authorities also warned against profit-taking activities that capitalize on a weaker won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Half of the Helios campus is leased to CoreWeave, which equips it, positioning Galaxy to capitalize on AI demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

USC failed to capitalize on a heroic start from pitcher Andrew Johnson, who gave up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out four and walking two over 7⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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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