Sentence examples for it capitalized on from inspiring English sources

But New York fought off that fate as it capitalized on its status as a world capital of finance, said Edward L. Glaeser, a professor of economics at Harvard University.

It capitalized on its historic role as Ireland's paper of record -- and tried to shed its staid reputation -- to become a sort of fashion accessory for the newly affluent middle classes, sticking out of briefcase and backpack pockets everywhere in downtown Dublin.

It capitalized on widespread anti-Vietnamese sentiment, the result of wars fought centuries ago and of Vietnam's occupation of Cambodia in 1979-89.

In the early 1990s, it capitalized on widespread opposition to the use of the name Macedonia by a former Yugoslav republic; a Greek region shares that name.

Steven Stamstad, vice president for global marketing at the company, said it started planning 18 to 24 months in advance to make sure it capitalized on the season.

At the same time, it capitalized on the growth of the contemporary market for slightly lower-priced fashion and denim labels.

But much of golf's future will depend on how well it capitalizes on its current strength.

I'll be watching and hoping it capitalizes on its potential.

It capitalizes on the connectedness of individuals.

It capitalizes on the current face swapping craze, popularized by the filter on SnapChat.

It capitalizes on the last-minute ticket-buying trend that many theaters are seeing.