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take the opportunity

VERB

seize the day

Synonyms

WEAK

carpe diem grab the chance live for the day live from hand to mouth make no provision seize the occasion smell the roses

Example Sentences

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“We are going to take the opportunity to lower our price.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Weston said that anyone who fancies "throwing themselves headfirst down a mountain" should take the opportunity.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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

Cross figured he would take the opportunity and run with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Many take the opportunity afterward to thank him personally, for the party and the circus.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern