Example Sentences

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Beyoncé was capitalizing on a resurgence online with young people just discovering the complicated, fascinating lore and music of Fleetwood Mac.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

An early sign that Iran was capitalizing on the lifting of the embargo and stepping up drone exports emerged in August last year.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

This year, Alaska Airlines announced it was capitalizing on the fun and would allow anyone dressed in Star Wars costumes to board their flight early.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

So my first agent was capitalizing on, “He’s a physical guy.”

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2018

Historian Thomas S. Kidd, author of “American Christians and Islam,” said Carson was capitalizing on fear of Muslim terrorists.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2015