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opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /


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With Jannik Sinner beaten and Carlos Alcaraz injured, Djokovic has watched a golden opportunity to land a standalone record 25th major slip through his fingers.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Hyatt is best known for catering to higher-end travelers, but CEO Mark Hoplamazian sees opportunity in providing them more affordable hotel options across the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But it also requires that almost everyone else be either released on their own recognizance or offered an opportunity to bond out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading," she told her fans in a post on X.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

I fully expect Autumn to take my poor performance as an opportunity to rack up her wins … but she doesn’t.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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