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capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
building or buildings housing chief governmental offices
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Meanwhile, Duncan was becoming an effective, self-taught lobbyist at the state capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The debate has spilled over into the halls of the Nebraska capitol in Lincoln where lawmakers are considering changes, like lowering annual fees feedlots pay to the committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Virginia is bordered by the liberal-leaning Washington, DC to the north where many residents work in the nation's capitol or for the federal government.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

That does not mean our state capitol is lacking for some serious hardball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

They were spread out in a three-hundred-degree panorama, spilling out from the capitol, enveloping us with their enthusiasm.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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