capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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Costco built a tremendous competitive advantage by capping its profit margins and sharing scale benefits with customers in the form of lower prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
Investors also will track a series of data releases about the job market, with the Labor Department’s employment report for April capping things off on Friday.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
He also wants to penalize land bankers by seizing unoccupied properties or capping how much they can sell their land for.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He says, “There! That has to be one of the capping pieces. Look at the old spike that held it in place. There’s the board we cut the circle from.”
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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