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Recent Examples of opportunism
To many onlookers, the party switch smacked of political opportunism.
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Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The excellent Francis — who like all four principals is reprising his role from London — finds an ideal balance between Joe’s cynical opportunism and his charm.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Trump’s wisdom comes from intuition and opportunism.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
While these endeavors are noble, some worry that the line between activism and opportunism is getting increasingly thinner.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2024
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Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The excellent Francis — who like all four principals is reprising his role from London — finds an ideal balance between Joe’s cynical opportunism and his charm.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Trump’s wisdom comes from intuition and opportunism.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
While these endeavors are noble, some worry that the line between activism and opportunism is getting increasingly thinner.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for opportunism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
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Russian Ruble Collapses As Putin's Economy in Trouble 9 Russia's currency has continued to plunge, adding to the country's economic turbulence and raising questions about the financial sustainability of Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Critics fear that Trump will be steamrolled by the former Soviet intelligence officer on Ukraine, on sanctions aimed at curbing Russian aggression, and on the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The mixture of tradition and daring also characterizes the spirit of the New York City Ballet.Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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The daring of these companies is being driven by federal incentives and the race to deploy the first wave of small nuclear reactors around the world.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 July 2024
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Any kind of success in change management will ultimately depend on the attitude and motivation of a manufacturer's employees.Andreas Eschbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The identity and motivation of Thompson’s killer are still unknown.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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This deadly drop combines mutant healing factor with killer instincts to bring you five ferocious cards inspired by the X-Men’s most relentless member, including an all-new, legendary Wolverine card.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Thorne also shows killer instincts in his first feature as a director.Stephen Saito, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
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The manganese industry supported thousands of people in the area for many years.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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As business boomed, Doyle Owens quit his job in the insurance industry and focused on his new venture.Faith Karimi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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With 129 pieces, colorful mini-figures, and fun play features, this Lego Friends set encourages imaginative role-play and the entrepreneurial spirit.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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Colonies founded by charters to private companies and peopled by restless dreamers gave us an entrepreneurial spirit from the outset.The Editors, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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