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opportune

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


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The GAO’s findings come at an opportune time for McEntarfer’s would-be successor, Brett Matsumoto, whose Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 10.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

An opportune moment to buy stocks and bonds could be nearing if bond vigilantes have their way.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Saturday would be an opportune time to begin.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

A chemist seeking to understand the gene has no more opportune moment to capture the chemical nature of the gene.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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