opportunistic
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Budget airline EasyJet has branded a possible takeover approach from a US firm as "highly opportunistic".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But opportunistic spending could help Microsoft seize a generational business opportunity amid the AI boom.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The war’s effects on opportunistic aggression are indeterminate at best.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The most likely form of opportunistic aggression isn’t a large-scale invasion or blockade of Taiwan, but smaller-scale activities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I feigned shock, but truthfully, since I’m so sick and opportunistic, I was happy to hear it.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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