a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place
this art school could be a wonderful opportunity for you to finally develop your talent for painting
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Recent Examples of opportunitiesThe evening brought plenty of laughs, but also a recognition that the progress CAPE and the broader AAPI entertainment community have made remains vulnerable amid an industry facing contraction, layoffs, and shrinking opportunities.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2026 There will be pockets of opportunities from these old big department stores, which are underinvested and a bit depressing to walk around.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
5 Oct. 2026 For decades, organizations have evaluated opportunities through sales conversations, referrals, customer inquiries, events, and procurement activity.—
Adam Feiner,
Forbes.com,
5 Oct. 2026 As American owners increasingly turn their attention to opportunities in European soccer, the venue is a symbol of how their modern ownership strategies have followed.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Oct. 2026 There are a few reasons New Yorkers have been moving to metro-Atlanta, including milder winters and job opportunities.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2026 Tanner Scott, who converted 25 of 29 save opportunities in Díaz’s absence this season, got the first postseason shot on Saturday.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Oct. 2026 Latin America’s challenge, Balmaceda noted is not necessarily a lack of talent, but a shortage of experience and opportunities to work at scale.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2026 Miami was 2 for 9 on third-down opportunities against the Vikings and ran only 37 plays.—ABC News,
5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
In about nine minutes of time together at 5-on-5, that line held a 12-2 edge in shot attempts over the Ducks, including a 4-0 advantage in shots on goal, 5-2 in scoring chances and 2-0 high-danger chances.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2026
El Niño also shifts rainfall patterns globally, raising the chances for destructive flooding in some parts of the world.