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opportune

[op-er-toon, -tyoon] / ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtjun /


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Fery's athleticism is one of his greatest strengths, enabling him to keep points alive and come forward at opportune times.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The GAO’s findings come at an opportune time for McEntarfer’s would-be successor, Brett Matsumoto, whose Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 10.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

This is an opportune time for individual investors to reallocate part of their holdings to actively managed mutual funds, which may be better equipped to navigate current market conditions and potentially outperform their benchmarks.

From MarketWatch Apr. 22, 2026

“This transition point is an opportune time for me to pass the baton,” Field said in a call with reporters.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

Had the bolas come in massed, coordinated onslaughts instead of being wielded by individual soldiers as they thought opportune, Pizarro might well have met his match.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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