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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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Allbirds’ pivot follows a trend of struggling firms—including a karaoke company—attempting to capitalize on hot new industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s precedent for companies to attempt dramatic — or desperate —pivots in an attempt to capitalize on hot trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Nobody’s figured out a way to capitalize on an impact site that isn’t visible.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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