opportunism

Example Sentences

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And the reality: It was a superbly executed act of strategic opportunism that removed a vexing enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now imagine the scale of such opportunism when the trade involves the EU and China or India.

From The Wall Street Journal

The central figure is Renia, from Poland, played with innumerable nuances, as her character evolves from naiveté to ruthless opportunism, by the off-Broadway stalwart Marin Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is a story of opportunism and entrepreneurship.

From BBC

The fund employs a similar mix of caution and opportunism in its bond portfolio.

From Barron's