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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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“Every opportunity we have to feed ourselves, it’s like the world shows up and says, ‘No, you don’t.’

From Slate Sep. 23, 2026

Ellie-Mae said: "It's crazy to think they liked my voice that much and gave me the opportunity to be Nia that fast."

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

For banks with massive balance sheets such as JPMorgan, private-credit firms can present an opportunity to expand the credit box, approving people with lower credit scores or other characteristics that the bank would normally reject.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

It is the only opportunity for British families to have a voice in the legal process.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

More silence, and the thoughts saw their opportunity and pounced.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

“If people there have no job opportunities, if there’s no investment to create jobs, people have to make a living somehow,” Camacho said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

She said it was "important that we work with our community to offer pupils these kinds of opportunities".

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

The Brussels-Manila deal aims to deliver new opportunities for businesses—especially small and medium firms—more jobs, and stronger supply chains at a time when resilience has become a strategic priority.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

“There are a lot of trade-offs in this project, but a driving force from the beginning is looking for opportunities for affordable housing,” Reynolds said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

So, like many Germans at the time, nineteen-year-old Dasch came to America in search of better opportunities.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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