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opportunistic

[op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu- /




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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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