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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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Iran's Pezeshkian said he would use the event as an opportunity to express Tehran's position on environmental destruction in war.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

"I appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today," he said in a statement, adding that he was honored to retain their support.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

“We remain constructive on AI’s long-term potential, but… the opportunity lies in identifying where growth potential can translate into durable earnings and attractive returns,” says the global equity portfolio specialist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The home offers a “remarkable opportunity to experience refined South Florida living in one of Pinecrest’s most desirable neighborhoods,” the listing continues.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

She doesn’t say anything about how oatmeal raisin cookies are a missed opportunity to ingest chocolate or how long I just spent talking to Jonah or how I lost.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Jefferies says the opportunities available to Viva Energy and the tone of its management imply these goals are conservative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

AI brings opportunities, he said, but Australia must prepare for the "new risks" from this "rapidly advancing technology".

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

In a 38-word statement that was sparse on details, the company said it signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate drilling opportunities with the Venezuelan government and its state-run oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

This could create opportunities for future technologies that use light to process information.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

It carried punishments that were different from those for other crimes, explained the judge assigned to his case, a judge who loathed squandered opportunities.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman


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