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Recent Examples of opportunities
For years, younger generations have flocked to big cities for better job opportunities, leaving a dwindling elderly population in rural villages.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Galloway, public resources lead to opportunities, innovation, economic growth, and social mobility.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Pitt and the other HBO Max dramas in that mold are designed to provide viewing opportunities for fans awaiting for the next tentpole.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for its golf, pleasant weather, equestrian community, and outdoor opportunities, this small Southern town has been named America’s safest and wealthiest retirement town.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Miyagawa tasted success by finding opportunities in Hollywood, Mizuno Gray by launching an indie production company and Murata by climbing corporate ladders in Japanese subsidiaries of Hollywood studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
These educational opportunities can be especially beneficial for people to understand what coyote behavior is normal and what's abnormal.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals, their opportunities to do other things increased tenfold.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The union has argued that an election would extend an already prolonged process, and raises opportunities for complications and appeals.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Galloway, public resources lead to opportunities, innovation, economic growth, and social mobility.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Pitt and the other HBO Max dramas in that mold are designed to provide viewing opportunities for fans awaiting for the next tentpole.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Known for its golf, pleasant weather, equestrian community, and outdoor opportunities, this small Southern town has been named America’s safest and wealthiest retirement town.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Miyagawa tasted success by finding opportunities in Hollywood, Mizuno Gray by launching an indie production company and Murata by climbing corporate ladders in Japanese subsidiaries of Hollywood studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
These educational opportunities can be especially beneficial for people to understand what coyote behavior is normal and what's abnormal.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals, their opportunities to do other things increased tenfold.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
The union has argued that an election would extend an already prolonged process, and raises opportunities for complications and appeals.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
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Given chances to replicate his pivots toward moderation on subjects like Wall Street, housing, and policing, Mamdani did not bend on the Middle East.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beck’s overtime interception against SMU essentially doomed UM’s chances.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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