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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Trump is hoping to capitalize on Black and Hispanic voters -- a key demographic that the candidates need to harness for a November win.
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Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 23 May 2024
Inter Miami team dominated possession from start to finish against D.C. United while failing to capitalize on many quality scoring chances.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024
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Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 23 May 2024
Inter Miami team dominated possession from start to finish against D.C. United while failing to capitalize on many quality scoring chances.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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