take the opportunity
Example Sentences
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You would think that the business community in California would take the opportunity to fight back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 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
People need to take the opportunity to spend five minutes just watching what Dingwall does - the simple things done well that create opportunities and space for those around him.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025
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
It was clear to us that both students and outsiders would take the opportunity to make a huge issue of her request.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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