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  • noun Plural form of capital.

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Examples

  • But the arts world in Lisbon, like in other major European capitals, is in turmoil.

    Michael Kaiser: The Fundraising Challenge in Europe Michael Kaiser 2010

  • But the arts world in Lisbon, like in other major European capitals, is in turmoil.

    Michael Kaiser: The Fundraising Challenge in Europe Michael Kaiser 2010

  • Research has shown that the distance between the two capitals is still 5361 miles - or 8627 kilometers.

    Wednesday news 2009

  • In other words, readers, (and I'm resisting the urge to write this in capitals) they don't try to sell you anything; well of course, they do, it's their job after all (the makeup consult is £ 10, which is subtracted from the cost of anything you buy) — they just do it very quietly.

    Coolhunter: Shiseido's Makeup Simulator Tina Gaudoin 2010

  • Thus, for example (showing the stressed syllable in capitals):

    French Word-A-Day: 2009

  • Research has shown that the distance between the two capitals is still 5361 miles - or 8627 kilometers.

    Archive 2009-10-01 2009

  • The report states that the "dominant perception" in national capitals is that the Commission is no longer the institution that seeks "higher standards of 'Community interest'".

    Archive 2009-05-01 2009

  • I think you are too eager to force your negative image of the subject, as indicated by many words in capitals, and the general tone of the content.

    Leaders TV Debate – Law & Order Summary SHOCK! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

  • The report states that the "dominant perception" in national capitals is that the Commission is no longer the institution that seeks "higher standards of 'Community interest'".

    Barroso must go 2009

  • Thus, for example (showing the stressed syllable in capitals):

    l'accent tonique - French Word-A-Day 2009

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