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opportunity

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


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“No longer should we send people if we have the opportunity to send a robot,” Mavrookas said in the podcast interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“The current selloff seems like a great opportunity to put some additional money to work in the precious-metals market,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Tom says knowing the coroner ruled that there was a "missed opportunity" to help Adam has made him "upset" and "mad at the situation".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

What’s Next: TD Cowen analysts see prediction markets as an early stage opportunity that expands the addressable market.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Though I long to meet your three pupils, and plan to do so at the earliest safe opportunity, for now it is best that we talk alone.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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