capitalize
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The buyer hoped to capitalize on superfan enthusiasm, but has yet to be successful with that.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Canada unveiled a deal to sell liquefied natural gas to Germany, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Carney’s effort to capitalize on its oil-and-gas reserves and position the country as an energy superpower.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
She said the feedback only anchored her belief in the story, but also meant the production needed to capitalize on the qualities that make a micro-drama captivating — like regular cliffhangers and melodramatic moments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
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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