opportunistic
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First, they cause short-term shortages, which in turn lead to widespread and sometimes opportunistic price increases.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The airline said the timing of Castlelake’s disclosure was opportunistic given that its share price was depressed due to the situation in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Budget airline EasyJet has branded a possible takeover approach from a US firm as "highly opportunistic".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
However long this cycle lasts for Micron, management is being opportunistic and using the cash flow to clean up the company’s balance sheet.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Staphylococci bacteria are the other half of the deadly duo of opportunistic bacteria.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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