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In Florida, the citrus capital of the world, you are today more likely to see the oranges printed on the state’s 18 million license plates than a box of actual fruit.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Nearly 90% of European venture capital invested in defense technology is flowing into German companies, according to government figures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Finally, your early-retirement strategy should involve spending from your taxable brokerage account, releasing those capital gains strategically, and performing annual Roth conversions from your traditional IRA to take advantage of low-income years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Your $500,000 equity — presumably after you have accounted for any capital gains — suggests you are close to paying off your home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
Sarajevo was the capital of Bosnia, a rebellious province recently annexed by Austria-Hungary, usually referred to simply as Austria.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing capital
Some Tricky Homonyms
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Name On: Pro Sports Team Names, Part 1
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Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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