capitalize
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He didn’t want to overstate that finding, especially since about half of people reported being pessimistic about their future, but he hopes people can capitalize on that optimism.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The company known for eco-friendly wool sneakers just raised $50 million for its next chapter—a head-spinning move to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
There’s precedent for companies to attempt dramatic — or desperate —pivots in an attempt to capitalize on hot trends.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Unlike most Americans, however, Holmes sought also to capitalize on the craze by buying bicycles on credit, then reselling them without ever paying off the initial purchase.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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