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Recent Examples of opportunity
Congress will soon have an opportunity to ensure that American power -- and the credibility of our commitments -- are appropriately resourced.
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Nevertheless, the job opportunities have been posted.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025
In addition to economic gain, many women delay motherhood to take advantage of the relatively new opportunity to exert their voice in the workplace.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Jim took the opportunity to blow off some steam during a shoot in Miami.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Nevertheless, the job opportunities have been posted.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025
In addition to economic gain, many women delay motherhood to take advantage of the relatively new opportunity to exert their voice in the workplace.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Jim took the opportunity to blow off some steam during a shoot in Miami.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Baker recommends styling solid color rugs in a tone-on-tone manner, matching the rugs to the wallpaper or furniture in a room.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The hour and a half St John spent in the company of Glazer in a New York hotel room was curious for the fact that there were few discernible traces that the man proposing the book was a billionaire.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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