opportunistic
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The airline said the timing of Castlelake’s disclosure was opportunistic given that its share price was depressed due to the situation in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But opportunistic spending could help Microsoft seize a generational business opportunity amid the AI boom.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
But as long as the war remains reasonably limited in duration and doesn’t involve the commitment of large numbers of ground troops, opportunistic aggression against Taiwan as a function of Operation Epic Fury is unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
They have not ruled out that these may be opportunistic claims.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Staphylococci bacteria are the other half of the deadly duo of opportunistic bacteria.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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This Week In Culture: March 29–April 4, 2020
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