capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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Stocks sold off on the last trading day of February, capping a month marked by growing anxiety about the impact of artificial intelligence.
The Conservatives have said they would cut the interest rate on Plan 2 student loans by capping it at RPI.
From BBC
Speaking at the event Wednesday, Barger suggested capping attorneys fees — acknowledging that some high-powered attorneys in the room were involved in the county’s litigation.
From Los Angeles Times
So-called core orders for durable goods climbed 0.6% in December, capping off the biggest annual increase in business investment in three years.
From MarketWatch
It prevailed Sunday over contenders including rave-themed road trip movie "Sirat," which will compete alongside "The Secret Agent" for best international feature film at the Oscars, capping Hollywood's awards season.
From Barron's
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