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Recent Examples of opportunity
This new initiative will create further opportunities to foster international collaborations.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Teachers who wish to reapply to keep their jobs at Elevate schools will have every opportunity to do so, Licata said.
—Samuel O’Neal April 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Brennan and Gilbert will also have opportunities to spark the Giants’ outfield production, which has been the worst in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Visitors have the opportunity to go way beyond the basics.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Teachers who wish to reapply to keep their jobs at Elevate schools will have every opportunity to do so, Licata said.
—Samuel O’Neal April 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Brennan and Gilbert will also have opportunities to spark the Giants’ outfield production, which has been the worst in the majors.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Visitors have the opportunity to go way beyond the basics.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Batters don’t really have a chance to get too comfortable.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Conference rooms were identified by the names of other, more prosperous cities—London, Brussels.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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At this small oasis, guests can enjoy 97 rooms scattered around a coastal canyon.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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