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capper

[kap-er] / ˈkæp ər /




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“This should put a capper, in our opinion, on blue-sky hopes for substantial multiple expansion,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch Feb. 5, 2026

The capper came on Monday when Liverpool shelled out around $170 million for Alexander Isak, a 26-year-old from Sweden, signed from Newcastle, another top-five club.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2025

As a capper, he fired Admiral Linda Fagan from commanding the Coast Guard.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2025

But Leonard’s last shot was off target, and James found Reddish for the capper to the delight of the thousands of Lakers fans in attendance at a “road” game.

From Seattle Times Feb. 28, 2024

When, presently, Mr. Critz learned to work the little pea neatly, he urged Mr. Gubb to take the part of capper, and each time Mr. Gubb won he gave him a five-dollar bill.

From Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective by Irvin, Rea




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