capping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of capping
Example Sentences
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The successful launch of the Artemis II mission on Wednesday and its translunar injection burn Thursday evening have been inspiring, with the smooth operations capping a two-decade effort.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
And in the last month, she supercharged venues across the U.S. and Canada on Aries’ Glass Jaw World Tour, capping off her supporting run Wednesday at the Fonda Theatre in L.A., her current home base.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Tuesday’s news that Ares was capping redemptions knocked 1% off shares of Ares and Blue Owl.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The other two groups are intended to provide insights into how more limited restrictions would work, either by capping app use at 60 minutes per day or making them unavailable between 21:00 and 07:00.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“Sharp robes,” commented the executive, still successfully capping his fear.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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