capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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The utility, which serves about 4 million customers in Virginia and the Carolinas, is almost entirely regulated, capping potential for profit growth from growing electricity demand—but also limiting downside risk.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
William Blair analyst Sebastien Naji noted that “meaningful revenue contribution” from the CPUs won’t show up until the end of fiscal 2027, capping upside in the near term.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
"This comes on top of capping corporation tax, cutting alcohol duty on draught pints and six cuts in interest rates, benefiting businesses in every part of Britain," the spokesperson said.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Raman, who represents an affluent Hollywood Hills district, led the effort to reduce evictions, capping rent increases at 4% for apartments built before October 1978.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
New Guinea is mountainous and extremely rugged, rising to 16,500 feet and with glaciers capping the highest peaks, while Australia is mostly low and flat—94 percent of its area lies below 2,000 feet of elevation.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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