as in limited
to set bounds or an upper limit for
the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil
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Recent Examples of capped
The entertainment value picked up after the break, starting with a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown drive for North Carolina, capped by a 20-yard wheel route from quarterback Gio Lopez to running back Davion Gause.
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Historical thriller Nuremberg capped off the top 5.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
The Hurricanes capped their scoring late in the fourth quarter when offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa took a backward pass from Beck and rumbled into the end zone for a 3-yard rushing touchdown.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
With a 21-14 deficit at the half, Marshfield (6-3) got a three-and-out defensively and marched down the field on nine plays capped by a 20-yard touchdown run off a jet sweep for Cole Summers to knot the score 21-21.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Eagles took their first possession of the second half 79 yards in 10 plays, capped by a 1-yard run by Walters to up the lead to 36-27.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Love led a 12-play, 71-yard touchdown drive that was capped by a 1-yard run by running back Josh Jacobs, who had a mostly forgettable Week 9 performance.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Later in the half, Cutforth then helmed a 12-play, 50-yard drive capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass to redshirt senior wide receiver Chase Penry — the first TD catch of Penry’s career.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Rounding out the look, the shoe’s liner and shoelaces appear in white and it’s all capped off with a dark gray outsole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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The National Association of Home Builders says the impact of AI on the industry is limited for now but is likely to evolve in the coming years.—
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But the Tigers limited the inside scoring opportunities down the stretch.—
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The president of the Miss Universe Organization, Raúl Rocha, also criticized the Thai businessman and restricted him from participating in further activities.—
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Some visual flight approaches will be restricted at busy facilities with low staffing, according to the agency.—
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Look at China’s neighborhood in Asia, where Japan, India, Australia, Vietnam and others have steadily tightened their security ties with the United States and each other in response to Beijing’s rise.—
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Georgia cut the lead to 59-52 on a 3-pointer by Kanon Catchings, but the Bulldogs missed their next seven of eight shots as Florida’s defense tightened its grip.—
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“Capped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capped. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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