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Recent Examples of opportunity
The effort is aimed at creating opportunities for community participation while managing an anticipated increase in foot traffic.
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Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Cathy Kenter, who helped lead one of three groups that petitioned to get the issue on the ballot, called the vote an opportunity for the city to listen to residents.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
With only four seniors on the roster this season, Becerra believes that a lot of newcomers will have an opportunity to step up.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
LeBlanc said the college would gain approximately $28,600 in annual tax revenue, which wouldn’t offset the cost for additional security needs, storm water challenges and lost opportunities.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Cathy Kenter, who helped lead one of three groups that petitioned to get the issue on the ballot, called the vote an opportunity for the city to listen to residents.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
With only four seniors on the roster this season, Becerra believes that a lot of newcomers will have an opportunity to step up.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
LeBlanc said the college would gain approximately $28,600 in annual tax revenue, which wouldn’t offset the cost for additional security needs, storm water challenges and lost opportunities.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Minnesota had another power-play chance after Rantanen's slashing penalty with 2 1/2 minutes left, but failed to score even with an extra skater after pulling Filip Gustavsson out of the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nine contestants competing for a chance to win season 29 of The Voice include Team Legend's Willis, Millevoi and West; Team Adam's Alexia Jayy, Jared Shoemaker and Jeremy Keith; and Team Kelly's JW Griffin, Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only significant difference between the 40 rooms is size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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This was news even to other OpenAI executives in the room.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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