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capitalize

[kap-i-tl-ahyz] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz /


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The company’s $320 million IPO came as investors look to capitalize on surging defense sector demand amid conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, where Aevex systems were put to the test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Allbirds’ pivot follows a trend of struggling firms—including a karaoke company—attempting to capitalize on hot new industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Fall and winter releases will soon make way for spring or summer releases—in an effort to capitalize on the panda breeding season for a smooth transition.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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