take the opportunity

Example Sentences

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“It was like, why would I not take the opportunity to go abroad and have an amazing experience?” said Chamberlain, now in his fourth year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Rory McIlroy claims United States captain Keegan Bradley could have used his platform to rein in abusive crowd behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup, but did not take the opportunity.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Audrey was scared to leave home and miss so much school, but her parents encouraged her to take the opportunity.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

“And yeah, just like I said, just don’t take the opportunity for granted and try to play my best and that’s it. I’m just having fun.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Should he tell them that the hatchet was somewhere in the house and offer to go after it and take the opportunity and run away?

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright