take the opportunity
Example Sentences
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Those lucky enough to score a coveted slot or campsite don’t take the opportunity lightly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
“Today is the day I’ve decided that I’m going to take the opportunity ... to make an announcement of my own,” he said about seven minutes into Monday’s show.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
There are stretches amounting to many minutes when all three of our trainers wander off, leaving us to sit there in silence or take the opportunity to squirm.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
