opportunist

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He’s the Parliament speaker, former mayor, police chief and Revolutionary Guard commander, and consummate opportunist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

An opportunist goal by Soumare on 54 minutes gave Le Havre a 2-1 home win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

These missives exploded the myths around a man who has for decades been derided as a cynical and unscrupulous opportunist that cheapened Presley’s legacy while enriching himself at his client’s expense.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

He cited inconsistencies - recognised by the prosecution - in Ms Lombaard's remarks and suggested she was an "opportunist".

From BBC • May 2, 2025

Lawson was an opportunist, and although he was soft-spoken and possessed Old World manners, his invitation wasn’t proffered completely out of courtesy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady