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Recent Examples of opportunity
Her presence will greatly enrich this year’s program and offer the audience a unique opportunity to engage with one of the key figures in contemporary cinema.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
For the moment, the five initial recipients will premiere their films in Rotterdam next year, which the members of the committee hope will be an opportunity to attract new potential partners for the fund.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Jaws was Spielberg's first big studio opportunity after working in television and making one small feature, The Sugarland Express.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Under the deal, the Global Networks firm will keep a 20% stake in the studios company, giving it revenue opportunities to help pay down debt.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
For the moment, the five initial recipients will premiere their films in Rotterdam next year, which the members of the committee hope will be an opportunity to attract new potential partners for the fund.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Jaws was Spielberg's first big studio opportunity after working in television and making one small feature, The Sugarland Express.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 June 2025
Under the deal, the Global Networks firm will keep a 20% stake in the studios company, giving it revenue opportunities to help pay down debt.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Nelson gives the Avs a better chance to win the Stanley Cup in 2026 than Ritchie would have.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Lack of shelter access Only 40% of Tamra’s 37,000 residents have either a safe room or a functioning shelter, the town’s mayor Musa Abu Rumi told CNN.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Each room feels like a little house scattered in nature.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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