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capped

[kapt] / kæpt /


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Federal parent loans will soon be capped at $20,000 a year, with a lifetime maximum of $65,000 per student.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

As a result, many semiconductor stocks are notching triple-digit percentage gains this year, capped by Samsung Electronics’ entry into the club of companies with trillion-dollar market values last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Martyn, capped 23 times by the Three Lions in football, has forced his way into the reckoning for the England Over-60s cricket team after returning to a sport he has always loved.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

There’s a rebate program available to people who repair their own sidewalks, but it’s capped at an amount that doesn’t always cover the costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He stared at her dim face, the forehead capped with curly black hair.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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