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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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs capitalized on a torrent of Texans mistakes — eight penalties among them — and missed opportunities to slowly seize control.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Koei Tecmo has capitalized on the premise many times over, producing Musou-type releases that feature famous IP from across the pop culture spectrum.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
In November, ProPublica reported that Microsoft capitalized on SolarWinds in the wake of the attack, offering federal agencies free trials of its cybersecurity products.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Capitalize on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalize%20on. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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