capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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The company on Tuesday announced the sale of its Optum UK division, capping off months of speculation that private-equity firms were vying for the business.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
And in the last month, she supercharged venues across the U.S. and Canada on Aries’ Glass Jaw World Tour, capping off her supporting run Wednesday at the Fonda Theatre in L.A., her current home base.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Others worry capping withdrawals will upset investors and fan the flames, so they paid out as much as 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The other two groups are intended to provide insights into how more limited restrictions would work, either by capping app use at 60 minutes per day or making them unavailable between 21:00 and 07:00.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Dede sighs, capping her pen and closing the book.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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