opportunistic
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His opportunistic approach to M&A had some success, but didn’t work out in the case of Lukoil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“The scale and the systematic nature of the looting demonstrates this is no longer an isolated or opportunistic case,” he said, “but rather a broader illicit trade taking Sudan’s cultural identity and historical legacy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the scientists said that their findings do suggest that these "opportunistic" baleen whales appear to be adapting and might even be benefiting from the change.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The airline's management has called the action "opportunistic" as it falls on a major national holiday weekend when airports are busy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Staphylococci bacteria are the other half of the deadly duo of opportunistic bacteria.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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