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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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He was able to capitalize on those conditions to outraise his main rivals, Bass and city council member Nithya Raman, and transform his candidacy from an afterthought into a national story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But here’s what I’ll be looking for in the lead up to November: How far will Hilton go to capitalize on this moment for personal gain?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

However, the Morgan Stanley analysts believe AMD is in a good position to capitalize.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The buyer hoped to capitalize on superfan enthusiasm, but has yet to be successful with that.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 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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