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In its Latin origin, opportunity is linked to what idea?

opportunity

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


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Washington head coach Dan Quinn and QB Jayden Daniels know what to do in that scenario: Stop the clock in order to give the kicker the opportunity to win the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Because when you have a quarterback who’s going to try and make the plays himself, they stay alive a little bit longer so you have a better opportunity for sacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

When the candidates were given the opportunity to question each other, Jackson asked her: “What will it take for you to admit you’re ever wrong?”

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

But, she added, "I feel more hopeful today about the progress and the opportunity in front of us than I have at any other moment."

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

I beamed at Aunt Kitty, feeling clever at seizing the opportunity to be alone with Mrs. Maroney’s plunder.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Rather than focusing exclusively on long workouts or ambitious fitness goals, people may benefit from finding small opportunities to move throughout the day.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Continuing to squander so many opportunities is bound to come with a price.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Considering the decline in banks’ market valuations, given worries that the current environment may be hurting profits, investors may be presented with opportunities to buy if the earnings reports help quell those worries.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2026

He said it had spurred him on to pursue the opportunities that were available to him, which ultimately led to him achieving his dream of becoming an actor.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

First, the Free Blacks, who came looking for opportunities across the North; and later, the Haitians, who had taken their independence by force.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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