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capsize

[kap-sahyz, kap-sahyz] / ˈkæp saɪz, kæpˈsaɪz /


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“The supply shocks from either would already rock the boat; both together would capsize global markets like a perfect storm,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

In the high north, they pose an additional threat: Sea spray carried at high wind speeds can freeze upon contact with a ship and, if allowed to build up, capsize it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

"My father, an uncle and I came before the rest of the family by sea. The small ship was overloaded and very unstable. All the time we feared the vessel might capsize."

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

He said 95 people were jammed on the 12-metre dinghy, with constant fear the boat would capsize.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Percy tried to summon the waves, hoping he could push the ships apart or even capsize the enemy vessel, but nothing happened.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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