window of opportunity

noun phrase

: the time during which there is a chance to do something
The window of opportunity has closed/ended.

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For a few more weeks, Angelenos, your window of opportunity is open. Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 But the window of opportunity is shrinking quickly. Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 The aging population The window of opportunity created by the demographic dividend does not last forever. John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026 Consider taking the time to shop around for accounts now, then, as this pause in the interest rate climate extends a window of opportunity for savers looking to secure high-rate savings accounts. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for window of opportunity

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“Window of opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20of%20opportunity. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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