capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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Asian chip stocks rebounded, capping a roller coaster week amid geopolitical volatility, concerns over inflation and worries over a bubble in artificial-intelligence-related stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
That one also ended in brilliant fashion, with the stylish French team capping their glorious run with a 4-2 victory over Croatia’s gritty, gutty band of outsiders.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The act eliminated the subsidy cliff by capping premiums for families at 400% or more of the poverty line at 8.5% of applicable income.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The live-in personal assistant to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, capping a multi-year legal saga surrounding the actor's death.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Major provisions of the Affordable Care Act had also gone into effect, with young people allowed to remain longer on their parents’ insurance policies and companies prevented from capping a patient’s lifetime coverage.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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