capitalize
Example Sentences
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The Badgers committed six fouls in the first quarter and the Bruins capitalized for seven points from the free-throw line.
From Los Angeles Times
For over 140 years, restaurateurs have become millionaires capitalizing on the insatiable American appetite for nearly any foodstuff from south of the border.
From Los Angeles Times
“Against this backdrop, investors may benefit from active management, selective stock picking, and sector‑rotation strategies designed to capitalize on broader dispersion and the increased opportunities it presents,” he said.
From Barron's
Its metal traders reported a record performance, driven by the copper division as traders capitalized on trade dislocations and arbitrage opportunities, it said.
“A few of us were smart to capitalize on that early.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
