capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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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
To manage risk, banks and institutional investors typically have rules capping their exposure to a single counterparty or tenant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
She was all in white, with an elegantly beaded headdress capping her hair.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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