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capital

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /




NOUN
uppercase written symbol
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


Example Sentences

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In Italy, meanwhile, 16 provincial capitals are now under red heat alerts, with Latina added to the list on Wednesday, while Bari will be added on Thursday, Italian news agency Ansa said.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Lawmakers and capitals had long agreed on the substance of the reform, but talks in May to greenlight it were delayed because of differences over the timeline for implementation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

That met with a frosty reception from most regional capitals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The two sides only re-established relations in a surprise 2023 deal brokered by China, which saw tensions ease and embassies reopen in their respective capitals.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Not so much book smart, even though he did know all forty-eight states and capitals and all the presidents from Washington to Roosevelt.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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