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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

This is an opportune time for individual investors to reallocate part of their holdings to actively managed mutual funds, which may be better equipped to navigate current market conditions and potentially outperform their benchmarks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“This transition point is an opportune time for me to pass the baton,” Field said in a call with reporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Saturday would be an opportune time to begin.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

She did not wait for an opportune moment as she had the first time.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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