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

Sources have told Canadian media that Carney and Trump could take the opportunity to meet, though nothing firm has been announced.

From BBC • Nov. 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

“We invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to train and develop each individual, and we want to take the opportunity to retain people whose talent we’ve invested in and who have proven themselves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2025

“My aunt,” she continued, “is going to-morrow into that part of the town, and I shall take the opportunity of calling in Grosvenor Street.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen