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Recent Examples of opportunity
That’s not just a number — that’s more teachers in classrooms, more help for struggling students and more opportunities for success.
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Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Riley took the opportunity to ask Pitt about the 8-year-long legal battle after his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie, first filed for divorce on Sept. 20, 2016.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Beyond professional experience, our program is a next-generation leadership opportunity that builds lasting connections, inspires community impact and fosters personal growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Riley took the opportunity to ask Pitt about the 8-year-long legal battle after his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie, first filed for divorce on Sept. 20, 2016.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Beyond professional experience, our program is a next-generation leadership opportunity that builds lasting connections, inspires community impact and fosters personal growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Tapper believes that the effort of family and his longtime staff members to hide Biden’s condition deprived the Democratic Party of the chance to determine if its chances were better with another candidate, who would have benefited from more time to mount a campaign against Trump.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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There are two primary strategies to consider: Pre-Earnings Positioning: Review the historical probabilities of positive and negative reactions and establish a position before the earnings announcement, recognizing the equal chances.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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While the carriage rooms in the castle courtyard offer a modern design and marble bathrooms, an option best suited for families, the self-catering lodges along the estate’s golf course are ideal for groups or longer stays.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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