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Recent Examples of opportunities
In other words, these programs offer actresses real opportunities as well as scenes in which they’re seated at their dressing tables putting on diamond earrings while coping with a situation involving a DNA test.
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Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Wilson has further alleged that MacInnes later withdrew her complaint after being given career opportunities by Ghost.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of scratching around for opportunities in ostensibly rich countries, those financiers should start targeting the nations that Wall Street had historically ignored.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The class would enable students to gain specialized skills needed for employment after graduation or for further post-secondary training, a memo from the district said, and would also provide students with opportunities to teach other students in the district’s introductory welding course.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Retired players have opportunities to monitor their long-term health through free screenings offered around the country by the Living Heart Foundation, with support from the NFL Players Association.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are also straining US weapons production, expanding opportunities for Japan.
—CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Filmmakers from other corners of the country have long voiced frustrations with a lack of access to resources and a certain feeling of segregation regarding available networking initiatives and opportunities.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The roughly 50 employees who work at the site will have opportunities at other locations operated by Blue Plate, which manages several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Wilson has further alleged that MacInnes later withdrew her complaint after being given career opportunities by Ghost.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead of scratching around for opportunities in ostensibly rich countries, those financiers should start targeting the nations that Wall Street had historically ignored.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The class would enable students to gain specialized skills needed for employment after graduation or for further post-secondary training, a memo from the district said, and would also provide students with opportunities to teach other students in the district’s introductory welding course.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Retired players have opportunities to monitor their long-term health through free screenings offered around the country by the Living Heart Foundation, with support from the NFL Players Association.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are also straining US weapons production, expanding opportunities for Japan.
—CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Filmmakers from other corners of the country have long voiced frustrations with a lack of access to resources and a certain feeling of segregation regarding available networking initiatives and opportunities.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The roughly 50 employees who work at the site will have opportunities at other locations operated by Blue Plate, which manages several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
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The Kings were desperate in this contest and had the more dangerous offensive chances early on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Where the conflict goes in coming weeks and months will do more to improve or hamper the GOP’s chances of holding the Senate than the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee can ever do.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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