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Recent Examples of opportunities
Creating more majority-Republican districts but with thinner margins could dilute GOP advantages and give Democrats more opportunities to win seats, especially if there’s an anti-Trump backlash at the polls this year.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s that, plus the hundreds of thousands of stellar restaurants, outstanding shopping opportunities, and zany offbeat attractions that make the Japanese capital a wildly entertaining—and impeccably safe—destination for travelers of all kinds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
After continued questioning, McMahon said the administration is open to reforming the program, likely by moving away from college readiness and increasing opportunities for workforce training.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Financially, Venus in Gemini can also inspire smart deals, side hustles, networking opportunities or gigs that arrive through messages, referrals and connections.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Licata said Monday that students at INA would be assimilated into other Fort Worth schools, and that other immigrant and early English language learners who are at other schools in the district are outperforming students at INA because they are exposed to more opportunities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Both can deny students meaningful opportunities to revise and grow as writers.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Wilson claims that MacInnes told her that the events made the young actress uncomfortable, and MacInnes then changed her story when Ghost offered her career development opportunities.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s that, plus the hundreds of thousands of stellar restaurants, outstanding shopping opportunities, and zany offbeat attractions that make the Japanese capital a wildly entertaining—and impeccably safe—destination for travelers of all kinds.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
After continued questioning, McMahon said the administration is open to reforming the program, likely by moving away from college readiness and increasing opportunities for workforce training.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Financially, Venus in Gemini can also inspire smart deals, side hustles, networking opportunities or gigs that arrive through messages, referrals and connections.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Licata said Monday that students at INA would be assimilated into other Fort Worth schools, and that other immigrant and early English language learners who are at other schools in the district are outperforming students at INA because they are exposed to more opportunities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Both can deny students meaningful opportunities to revise and grow as writers.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Wilson claims that MacInnes told her that the events made the young actress uncomfortable, and MacInnes then changed her story when Ghost offered her career development opportunities.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunities
chances
Noun
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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O'Brien escaped with his eighth save in 10 chances as the Cardinals won their third straight in a four-game series that ends Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunities. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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