take the opportunity
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That may be why, when asked about her tweet at a Friday press conference, Ms. James did not take the opportunity to walk back or “clarify” her comments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“And then knowing if Aaron does take the opportunity to come back, then he’s just going to be able to add to our group,” Turner said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
And if anything would derail his debt-free aspirations, then Erle wouldn’t take the opportunity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
As he is tending to those members of his congregation he has helped to safety, I take the opportunity to speak to him.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
There are stretches amounting to many minutes when all three of our trainers wander off, leaving us to sit there in silence or take the opportunity to squirm.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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