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opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtju- /


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The opening is here, and Carlson seems ready to seize the opportunity.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

By keeping them out, locally produced C3 gives the immune system a better opportunity to recognize and fight tumor cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

Solomon’s group is pushing for an “organizational infrastructure for equal opportunity compliance,” including reporting compensation and promotion data for Charter’s California workforce and pay equity audits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

What Washington calls de la Espriella's "pro-growth agenda" has created an opportunity to "increase trade and deepen economic ties between our countries", it added.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

“But it will be a perfect opportunity to talk to some of the kids from the list—I’m sure at least some of them will be there. You do remember the names, don’t you?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

"Learning to engineer these interfaces with atomic precision opens new opportunities for designing future semiconductor devices that would be difficult to achieve by changing individual materials alone."

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

He felt Morocco offered no opportunities to young, educated people like him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The day also served as a chance to show the current students at Dorsey what opportunities are out there for them, whether that be from sports or otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The 48-team tournament and potential for an even bigger 64-team competition gives a view of further commercial opportunities.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

She never overlooked an opportunity, and it seemed that these opportunities came about every fifteen minutes.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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