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Recent Examples of opportunities
Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Players are held out this time of year due to minor injuries; coaches rotate liberally trying to get a look at all 90 players on the offseason roster, and there are plenty of opportunities still to add more players before Week 1.
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Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Look for opportunities to lower expenses or increase income.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The area is rich with wildlife, hiking opportunities and wildflowers.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Locals speak of few opportunities for young people.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
In Charlotte, these celebrations go beyond entertainment, offering opportunities for education, connection and empowerment.
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Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Much of the time, opportunities for gratification simply arrive at your feet.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Burries should get plenty of opportunities with the ball in his hands next season, though Milwaukee should also have enough veterans around for Burries to develop methodically.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Players are held out this time of year due to minor injuries; coaches rotate liberally trying to get a look at all 90 players on the offseason roster, and there are plenty of opportunities still to add more players before Week 1.
—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Look for opportunities to lower expenses or increase income.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The area is rich with wildlife, hiking opportunities and wildflowers.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Locals speak of few opportunities for young people.
—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
In Charlotte, these celebrations go beyond entertainment, offering opportunities for education, connection and empowerment.
—
Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Much of the time, opportunities for gratification simply arrive at your feet.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
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In addition to scoring the match’s only goal so far, Czechia leads in shots and chances created.
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Soccer pundits claim that a team needs at least a win and a draw (4 points) to improve their chances of moving into the Round of 32, and that is exactly what both Canada and Qatar will aim for.
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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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