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Recent Examples of opportunism
In my view, these rules strike a reasonable balance between giving firms discretion to tell their story and giving investors information to detect managerial opportunism.
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Of course, given the ubiquity of such ambitious politicians of all flavors, everywhere, all the time, the charge of cynical opportunism has fairly short legs.
—Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Called out for opportunism by Hochman during the race, Gascón eventually recommended resentencing for the brothers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Charlotte Hornets The Mark Williams trade was a spectacular piece of opportunism that sadly went by the wayside when the Lakers flunked his physical, but give the Hornets points for nearly pulling that off.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Of course, given the ubiquity of such ambitious politicians of all flavors, everywhere, all the time, the charge of cynical opportunism has fairly short legs.
—Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Called out for opportunism by Hochman during the race, Gascón eventually recommended resentencing for the brothers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
Charlotte Hornets The Mark Williams trade was a spectacular piece of opportunism that sadly went by the wayside when the Lakers flunked his physical, but give the Hornets points for nearly pulling that off.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
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Correa’s stunning return to Houston is another accentuation of owner Jim Crane’s aggression at the trade deadline and a jolt for a clubhouse that needed it.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The work is a reflection on the extent of unbelievable acts of aggression that exist in times of confrontation, such as the compulsion to kill to retain control.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Roca’s maneuvers have both a theatrical elegance and a fearsome daring; his bravado is refined by his bravery, his defiant gaze challenging not just the bull but death itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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The plane was at least five thousand pounds over its normal gross weight, but Earhart had coaxed the Electra into the air with her usual casual daring.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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One of the main motivations for the group of firefighters during their recovery missions was to locate the missing Camp Mystic girls during their six days along the Guadalupe, Herrera said.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Whether on screen or behind the scenes, Whitley’s motivation remains rooted in her purpose: bringing joy to others.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Similar deal, albeit acting secrets instead of killer instinct?—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Charlotte needs to develop the killer instinct that turns comfortable leads into victories, not crushing disappointments that define the season.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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These higher costs reduce the profitability of domestic businesses across a diverse array of industries including automobiles and pharmaceuticals.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In less than three years, the semi-abandoned farm turned into a revival of St. Lucia’s cacao industry that now supports more than 50 island growers.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Instead, we're meant to interpret the montage as Anna's way of carrying Jamie's spirit with her through her life.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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That spirit of innovation has shaped our approach to programs globally.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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