take the opportunity

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

Weston said that anyone who fancies "throwing themselves headfirst down a mountain" should take the opportunity.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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

Many take the opportunity afterward to thank him personally, for the party and the circus.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern