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opportune

[op-er-toon, -tyoon] / ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtjun /


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For Walter, the deal comes at an opportune time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

"They are raising these issues. It hasn't really been opportune to do so before, because public opinion has been so critical of immigration," Moller said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

I asked Feliciano whether the Dodgers’ uncertainty might make this a particularly opportune time to buy the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

FSG bought into Liverpool at the most opportune time, with the club struggling financially.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

I thus thought it opportune to relate at this point, as precisely as possible, what had taken place earlier between myself and Lord Darlington.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro


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