capper

Example Sentences

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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

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

The capper came when the 49ers' running back Roger Craig swept around left end and into the usual chaotic pile out of bounds.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

You’d be capper, and you’d guess which shell the pea was under.

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