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Recent Examples of opportunities
There were far more opportunities for those than Boston would have liked, however.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Boudri, 21, also acquitted himself well, growing into the game by creating several dangerous opportunities for himself and his teammates, who will meet Costa Rican power LD Alajuelense in the Round of 16 next month.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to take action.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The Hmong American Partnership (HAP), for example, normally serves as a microlender to Hmong, Southeast Asian and immigrant refugee entrepreneurs and helps provide housing, workforce and community opportunities in the greater Twin Cities area.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Lake Mary kept the ball on the offensive, but missed several opportunities in the box after late arrivals to greet crossing passes.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Helpful opportunities for businesses or side gigs, good times for family, sweet new beginnings, and ample cash flow.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The association also will commemorate the nation’s milestone with merchandise, membership opportunities and other ways to honor veterans living and deceased.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
During the nineteenth century, Jewish immigration increased, especially among families from Germany seeking new opportunities in the United States.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Boudri, 21, also acquitted himself well, growing into the game by creating several dangerous opportunities for himself and his teammates, who will meet Costa Rican power LD Alajuelense in the Round of 16 next month.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready to take action.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The Hmong American Partnership (HAP), for example, normally serves as a microlender to Hmong, Southeast Asian and immigrant refugee entrepreneurs and helps provide housing, workforce and community opportunities in the greater Twin Cities area.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Lake Mary kept the ball on the offensive, but missed several opportunities in the box after late arrivals to greet crossing passes.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Helpful opportunities for businesses or side gigs, good times for family, sweet new beginnings, and ample cash flow.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The association also will commemorate the nation’s milestone with merchandise, membership opportunities and other ways to honor veterans living and deceased.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
During the nineteenth century, Jewish immigration increased, especially among families from Germany seeking new opportunities in the United States.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
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But Porter’s gubernatorial chances took a hit in late 2025 after an interview with a local television reporter in Sacramento went seriously awry.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The loss to the Hawkeyes hurt those chances, but beating Ohio State, which is fighting to host the first two rounds of the tournament at home, is a step in the right direction.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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