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opportune

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


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But I am reminded of two characteristics: He can pull a rabbit out of his hat at opportune times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 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

Instead, he saw it as an opportune moment to take stock after a "hectic" schedule.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

They sketched out priorities and drafted legislative language on whiteboards, then waited for the opportune moment to introduce a bill.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

The job was an opportune beginning and a colossal relief.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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