opportunistic
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An "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million from a central London pub has been jailed for more than two years.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Additionally, OpenAI has been much more opportunistic about securing capacity.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model has cultivated a devoted fan base of TikTok bargain hunters.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
In this regard, we might take note of what could be called the Labs’ opportunistic advantages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Imagine that O’Connor had written Herons are opportunistic hunters, but great blues defend a fishing hole even when it’s frozen.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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