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Recent Examples of opportunity
Fully aware of Sabalenka’s collapse in similarly windy conditions in the final against Coco Gauff last year, the Russian seized her opportunity.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The 29-year-old might not get a better opportunity to get his hands on a grand slam trophy.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Wellin5 completed its first acquisition in 2020 and spent the following years integrating it before evaluating the next opportunity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
So ended his opportunity to repeat as state champion.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The 29-year-old might not get a better opportunity to get his hands on a grand slam trophy.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Wellin5 completed its first acquisition in 2020 and spent the following years integrating it before evaluating the next opportunity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
So ended his opportunity to repeat as state champion.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Reeve said Kayla McBride led the defensive stand that limited Chicago’s chances in the paint.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Then, the magic comes in the editing room, piecing together the story to say something bigger than one shot ever could.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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