as in opportunism
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Noun
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Yet the international uproar surrounding it demonstrates how racial anxieties and political opportunism can overshadow facts.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025 -
But the second half was different, as Mbappe showed more fluidity — and opportunism.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine wants a clear security guarantee to deter Russian aggression down the line, but the U.S. wants to discuss that later.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Charles has been demonstrative in his support for Ukraine defending itself against Russian aggression, issuing statements and making regular visits to relief organizations that help refugees from the war, as the New York Times pointed out.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their personal stories also flip their motivations.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hinsdale South wrestler Callie Carr had a simple motivation that helped drive her perfect 39-0 record, which was capped off with a state championship.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His determination led to McIlroy's second career win at the event, silencing doubters.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The city’s Department of Finance was reviewing the OCB determination and did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Alas, despite everyone’s diligence, the case goes haywire.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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There is no good excuse for not doing the diligence on FCF to be sure a company’s dividend is safe.—
David Trainer,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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