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Recent Examples of opportunity
The Panthers’ scouting department was in full force during the week of the all-star game as Kuwatch made the most of his opportunity.
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Mike Kaye
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Flouting Fair Districts, Florida’s new congressional map is rigged in Republicans’ favor, denying millions of voters the opportunity to elect someone of their choice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Our everyday lives present unlimited opportunities to construct justice and liberation in our food system and otherwise.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades spent building organizations and supporting culture and creativity through my work, this is an opportunity to create something personal.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Flouting Fair Districts, Florida’s new congressional map is rigged in Republicans’ favor, denying millions of voters the opportunity to elect someone of their choice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Our everyday lives present unlimited opportunities to construct justice and liberation in our food system and otherwise.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades spent building organizations and supporting culture and creativity through my work, this is an opportunity to create something personal.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Detroit was able to respond in the third quarter with six second-chance points and held the Magic to zero second-chance points that same stretch.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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After spending a long winter primarily indoors, there's a good chance your outdoor space looks a little neglected.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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