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

But as more vehicles are on the road on market days, more people take the opportunity to travel.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 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