opportunism

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"In Corsica the clans are not linked by family ties or rituals of lifelong loyalty, but by simple opportunism," Dominici says.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The fund employs a similar mix of caution and opportunism in its bond portfolio.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

“There is conviction” among leaders of defense startups, rather than just opportunism, said Sten Tamkivi, an Estonian serial entrepreneur and partner in early-stage fund Plural Platform, which is investing in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

But how much of this was opportunism and how much was true belief?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

During the first months, Senator Trueba shared the opportunism of his class.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende