capitalize
Example Sentences
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Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The development is designed to capitalize on Hutchinson Island’s growing appeal as a quieter alternative to more densely built luxury markets farther south.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The move marks the latest push by oil-and-gas veterans to capitalize on a building boom that has strained power markets and driven the U.S. construction sector in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Nobody’s figured out a way to capitalize on an impact site that isn’t visible.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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