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opportunistic

[op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tju- /




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"The lesson we can learn from this, is that the combination of climate change, deforestation, and the spread of opportunistic species can provide all the ingredients for a perfect storm," Van de Schootbrugge concludes.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

“When I think about the Angels right now, I just look at it as a very opportunistic time here,” Mozeliak said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

EasyJet's board on Monday repeated that it considered the bid "highly opportunistic" given that its share price had fallen and its losses increased after the Middle East war sent jet fuel costs rocketing.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

EasyJet has rejected a takeover offer worth £4.74bn from US investment firm Castlelake, describing the bid approach as "highly opportunistic".

From BBC Jun. 22, 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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