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opportunity

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtju- /


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"That's why I believe male infertility should not be viewed solely as a pregnancy issue; it should also be recognised as an important men's health issue and an opportunity for early intervention."

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

At a 5 February press conference, he said he'd have preserved the crime scene longer if given another opportunity.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“The addition of Synaptics helps position onsemi at the intersection of these four pillars, enabling us to capture a significantly larger AI opportunity that extends beyond AI data center and into edge applications.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“When the risk-free rate rises, the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset increases, and Bitcoin trades as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset rather than a safe haven,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

I had a very clear memory of three-year-old Elliot shoving Play-Doh up his nose, a memory I made a habit to remind him of every time the opportunity presented itself.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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