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

"I think they had decided early on that you're only going to get the scale of change they want if you're very tough and very determined and every chance you get, you take the opportunity."

From BBC • Oct. 3, 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

Should he tell them that the hatchet was somewhere in the house and offer to go after it and take the opportunity and run away?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright