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opportunism

[op-er-too-niz-uhm, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪz əm, -ˈtyu- /


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A smart pass sent Luke Northmore cantering into Sale territory, a perfectly-weighted cross-field kick found Rodrigo Isgro on the opposite wing and a fine piece of opportunism secured him the game's first try.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

The central figure is Renia, from Poland, played with innumerable nuances, as her character evolves from naiveté to ruthless opportunism, by the off-Broadway stalwart Marin Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 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




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