capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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The surge made it the most valuable company listed in mainland China, capping the rise of an upstart whose products are sought by Apple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
This month, SK hynix soared 13 percent on its first day of trading on Wall Street, capping one of the world's biggest ever stock sales.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Tuesday, the government announced a cut of 5% VAT on electricity bills followed by capping bus fares at £2 in England outside London.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
A proposal under the Obama administration suggested capping total tax-advantaged retirement balances to a little more than $3 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Dede sighs, capping her pen and closing the book.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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