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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The acquisition could boost NextEra’s efforts to capitalize on the data center energy boom and AI demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The acquisition could boost NextEra’s efforts to capitalize on the data center energy boom and AI demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The maker of Merops, the drone interceptor battle-tested in Ukraine and Iran, struck a deal to manufacture its product in Germany, in the latest move by Europe to capitalize on Ukrainian-related defense technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Samsung's packaging was "designed to improperly capitalize on Ms. Lipa's hard-earned success to promote and sell Samsung's products", the filing said.

From BBC • May 10, 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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