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

But when we are, do we take the opportunity?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

I take the opportunity to say I really appreciate her encouragement, but I can’t afford to live on $7 an hour, and how does she do it?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich