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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The pivot aims to capitalize on the thirst for computing power by a range of industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

We all have our regular lives, we do what we do to make our money, but we’re not trying to capitalize on punk rock or think we’re gonna be rich and famous off this.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Some that night worked on a small notice announcing the opening of a new hotel, clearly another hastily built affair meant to capitalize on the expected crush of exposition visitors.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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