as in to fund
to provide money for
several investors agreed to capitalize the new venture
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Recent Examples of capitalize
Big Shot will launch and nurture content digitally, particularly on YouTube, before such IP is capitalized upon across theatrical, gaming, series, consumer products and experiences.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
When Chicago finally cooled, Boston capitalized, pulling even in the final minute on Brown’s fast-break layup.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But the difference between this time and the last several technology transformations is that the fundamental players who are building those rails are incredibly well capitalized.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Once the offense began to run back through Punch, TCU began to get more open looks, and the Horned Frogs capitalized off of the attention Punch drew from the Oklahoma State defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
When Chicago finally cooled, Boston capitalized, pulling even in the final minute on Brown’s fast-break layup.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But the difference between this time and the last several technology transformations is that the fundamental players who are building those rails are incredibly well capitalized.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Once the offense began to run back through Punch, TCU began to get more open looks, and the Horned Frogs capitalized off of the attention Punch drew from the Oklahoma State defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
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Much of the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money Saturday morning after negotiations stalled between the White House and congressional Democrats over new restrictions on federal immigration agents and lawmakers left town without funding the department.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pact called for $15 billion in new generation capacity within PJM, to be financed by tech companies, and urged the operator to hold an emergency auction to procure the power.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tokens will be released in tranches to finance different stages of production.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Supervisors also approved a separate measure last week providing $2 million to subsidize employment at local businesses, aimed at boosting hiring of recent graduates and individuals who have completed certificate programs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement was launched in 2018 to help keep low-income New Yorkers out of shelters by subsidizing permanent housing.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Capitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitalize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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