capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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Music industry group FanFair Alliance says it's further evidence of music lovers being exploited and called for a new law capping resale prices to be brought in urgently.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
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
Abruptly capping wells is geologically hazardous: sudden pressure drops clog wellbores with heavy waxes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The successful launch of the Artemis II mission on Wednesday and its translunar injection burn Thursday evening have been inspiring, with the smooth operations capping a two-decade effort.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
And I’d stuck all my landings, capping off my Olympic experience with yet another gold.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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