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In October, Pittman had the opportunity to follow in his grandfather's airborne footsteps.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
The Rockies had an opportunity to win the season-opener at Tampa Bay on Friday, and it was snatched from them when Black removed starter Kyle Freeland.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Change for two-ways Unlike past years, the Heat’s two-way players didn’t get many NBA opportunities this season once Dru Smith sustained a season-ending Achilles injury on Dec. 12 after moving into the Heat’s starting lineup.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
The challenge is taking advantage of the rare opportunities that present themselves.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
The Rockies had an opportunity to win the season-opener at Tampa Bay on Friday, and it was snatched from them when Black removed starter Kyle Freeland.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Change for two-ways Unlike past years, the Heat’s two-way players didn’t get many NBA opportunities this season once Dru Smith sustained a season-ending Achilles injury on Dec. 12 after moving into the Heat’s starting lineup.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
The challenge is taking advantage of the rare opportunities that present themselves.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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