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Recent Examples of opportunity
Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Those who feel inspired will have an opportunity to grab a paintbrush and create their own masterpiece.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrow job growth means fewer opportunities The low-hire, low-fire environment is leaving workers and job hunters with few opportunities.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Mahan sees opportunities for automation anywhere there is inefficiency, such as the building permit process.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Those who feel inspired will have an opportunity to grab a paintbrush and create their own masterpiece.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Narrow job growth means fewer opportunities The low-hire, low-fire environment is leaving workers and job hunters with few opportunities.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Mahan sees opportunities for automation anywhere there is inefficiency, such as the building permit process.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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As of Thursday, the NHC was monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic with an 80 percent chance of cyclone formation over the next seven days.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Paul suggested the drug boat’s occupants should have been given a chance to be tried for their crimes.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company also has a tasting room on Church Street in downtown Nashville.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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