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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry
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as in assets
the total of one's money and property
invested nearly all of their capital in the new business
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse
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Recent Examples of capital
Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Herrington, 24, is charged with capital murder in the 2022 disappearance of Lee.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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Advertisement The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, has been working to establish security and start a political transition after seizing the capital early Sunday.
—Albert Aji and Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Herrington, 24, is charged with capital murder in the 2022 disappearance of Lee.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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She is also charged with non-capital murder in connection with the baby’s death.
—Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022
Flores pleaded guilty to non-capital murder and to arson, and Skinner sentenced him to two life sentences for murder and one for arson.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022
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The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in the present, the survivors find themselves at the center of a conspiracy that might just bring their past secrets to light.Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Assad's fall came after his main backers, Russia, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, were either distracted or weakened by other conflicts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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With this strategic push, Delta foresees its premium ticket revenue exceeding its main cabin by 2027 and says more than half of its current revenue comes from premium experiences.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Partnering with community hubs, like museums, can also broaden exposure to diverse career options in an engaging environment.Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Downtown San Francisco, especially in the vicinity of its Union Square shopping hub, remains in the doldrums years after other cities recovered from Covid-era lockdowns.Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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The book’s wealth of imagery carries through its many years.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The arena is nearing the end of a $42 million project aimed at leaning into the arena’s growing presence as an Arizona music mecca and entertainment destination.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pink was founded as Thomas Pink in 1984 by three Irish brothers — James, Peter and John Mullen — in the go-go years as London was becoming a financial market mecca under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capital. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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