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Recent Examples of opportunity
And with a potential lockout threatening part, if not all, of the 2027 season, there’s no telling how many opportunities the 2017 NL MVP will have beyond the upcoming campaign.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Those fortunate enough to receive publishing contracts generally acknowledge significant gains in personal insight, emotional relief, or access to social and economic opportunities.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In its most aggressive scenario, in which short-term supply is doubled, Airbnb said the report projects over $488 million in direct economic opportunity.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Members Tom Plant and Megan Gilman warned that waiting for more data on transmission needs could cost Xcel the opportunity to receive federal incentives.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Those fortunate enough to receive publishing contracts generally acknowledge significant gains in personal insight, emotional relief, or access to social and economic opportunities.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In its most aggressive scenario, in which short-term supply is doubled, Airbnb said the report projects over $488 million in direct economic opportunity.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Members Tom Plant and Megan Gilman warned that waiting for more data on transmission needs could cost Xcel the opportunity to receive federal incentives.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Santa Margarita never had a chance.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also enter the Product of the Year sweepstakes for a chance to win a collection of this year’s winners.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then the short putt on 18 to leave too much room for comfort.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully wheelchair accessible, and a number of rooms and suites have been designed specifically with those with disabilities in mind.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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