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Recent Examples of opportunism
If opportunism is motivating Putin in Ukraine—if the gambit is the product of his imperial avarice to gain Russian control of the country whenever the possibility presented itself—then his decidedly nonopportunistic approach to Ukraine from 2014 to 2021 needs to be explained.
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Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2024
For those who haven’t recognized the callous opportunism inherent to Donald Trump and his cronies, perhaps The Penguin’s putrid embodiment of those traits will nudge them closer to seeing one hideous monster in the other.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
But its juiciest political battles are fought in the 1950s, at the height of McCarthyism, an era of brazen opportunism and fear-mongering that still permeates American electoral politics.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
And although Macron’s supporters applaud his audacity and agility, his critics accuse him of grandstanding and opportunism.
—Celia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2022
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Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2024
For those who haven’t recognized the callous opportunism inherent to Donald Trump and his cronies, perhaps The Penguin’s putrid embodiment of those traits will nudge them closer to seeing one hideous monster in the other.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
But its juiciest political battles are fought in the 1950s, at the height of McCarthyism, an era of brazen opportunism and fear-mongering that still permeates American electoral politics.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
And although Macron’s supporters applaud his audacity and agility, his critics accuse him of grandstanding and opportunism.
—Celia Belin, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
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So perhaps the podcast was both: an act of love and an act of aggression.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The mixture of tradition and daring also characterizes the spirit of the New York City Ballet.Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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The daring of these companies is being driven by federal incentives and the race to deploy the first wave of small nuclear reactors around the world.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 July 2024
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And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This deadly drop combines mutant healing factor with killer instincts to bring you five ferocious cards inspired by the X-Men’s most relentless member, including an all-new, legendary Wolverine card.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Thorne also shows killer instincts in his first feature as a director.Stephen Saito, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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