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capitalizing

verb as in benefit from situation

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“I have a disdain for capitalizing on that: ‘Let me threaten that it’ll be the end, and then I’ll make a lot of money,’” he said.

Elucidating the harsh truths of day-to-day life without capitalizing on them is no simple feat.

From Salon

With Republicans and Democrats capitalizing on almost unchecked spending, both parties are complicit in a system in which influence can be bought by the highest bidder.

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

From Salon

Undeterred playing in front of a sold-out crowd on the road, USC opened the game with a 9-0 run, capitalizing on cold shooting and defensive lapses from the Huskies.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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