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take the opportunity

VERB

seize the day

Synonyms

WEAK

carpe diem grab the chance live for the day live from hand to mouth make no provision seize the occasion smell the roses

Example Sentences

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“We are going to take the opportunity to lower our price.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But as more vehicles are on the road on market days, more people take the opportunity to travel.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Audrey was scared to leave home and miss so much school, but her parents encouraged her to take the opportunity.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

But when we are, do we take the opportunity?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

I take the opportunity to extricate my arm and rise.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen