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Recent Examples of opportunity
Rising housing prices combined with the opportunity to work remotely led to declines in population.
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Yet the cost of participating in that economy—of maintaining stability and building opportunity—has risen even faster for many households.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
With the sting of Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown still fresh, one Broward commissioner is looking to the carrier’s headquarters as an opportunity for local government.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Consider this a wish list more than a projection, an opportunity to skillfully position rivalry contests and showcase games while leaning into potential theater.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Yet the cost of participating in that economy—of maintaining stability and building opportunity—has risen even faster for many households.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
With the sting of Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown still fresh, one Broward commissioner is looking to the carrier’s headquarters as an opportunity for local government.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Consider this a wish list more than a projection, an opportunity to skillfully position rivalry contests and showcase games while leaning into potential theater.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Detroit was able to respond in the third quarter with six second-chance points and held the Magic to zero second-chance points that same stretch.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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After spending a long winter primarily indoors, there's a good chance your outdoor space looks a little neglected.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The room now held a gleaming white loft bed, with a small den of executive function underneath.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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