capitalize on
phrasal verb
capitalized on; capitalizing on; capitalizes on
: to get an advantage from (something, such as an event or situation)
They were able to capitalize on our mistakes.
She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
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As a new field reporter at WSK, Lexy capitalized on Anna’s leave of absence, leapfrogging into anchor desk position.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
After inside linebacker Alex Singleton’s interception resulted in a 21-yard return to Seattle’s 20, the Broncos failed to capitalize on solid field position, as a three-and-out led to a field goal.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Lilly today announced its latest move to capitalize on demand for its GLP-1 anti-diabetes and anti-obesity drugs: an $800 million investment in an Ireland factory to boost production of the treatments.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
The New York senator is planning a secondary vote on a bill that Senate Democrats offered up earlier this summer in an attempt to capitalize on recent comments from Trump, who has called for mandating free access to in vitro fertilization.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
After inside linebacker Alex Singleton’s interception resulted in a 21-yard return to Seattle’s 20, the Broncos failed to capitalize on solid field position, as a three-and-out led to a field goal.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2024
Lilly today announced its latest move to capitalize on demand for its GLP-1 anti-diabetes and anti-obesity drugs: an $800 million investment in an Ireland factory to boost production of the treatments.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
The New York senator is planning a secondary vote on a bill that Senate Democrats offered up earlier this summer in an attempt to capitalize on recent comments from Trump, who has called for mandating free access to in vitro fertilization.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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