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Recent Examples of opportunism
The audience needs to grasp the systemic factors that made Auschwitz possible: The totalitarian system, the terror, the erosion of humanity, and the promotion of opportunism.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu's decision to enter the Syrian buffer zone has drawn accusations of opportunism amid Syria's turmoil.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
But that is foreign policy opportunism born of sheer necessity.
—Sameer Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2023
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu's decision to enter the Syrian buffer zone has drawn accusations of opportunism amid Syria's turmoil.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
But that is foreign policy opportunism born of sheer necessity.
—Sameer Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
Noun
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The drills around Taiwan are only the latest example of Chinese aggression this month.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The paper said that the text did not contain clear security guarantees for Ukraine against Russian aggression, which have been priorities for Kyiv in a deal to end the war started by Putin.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His formal daring was inextricably linked to the emotional turbulence in his life: The frantic innovation of his films is a projection of a mind and a heart at unrest.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s an existential premise at work regarding the socially destructive power of technology, and Tregenza, having dropped hints along the way, eventually reveals it with an artistic shock of enormous daring.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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Based on my experience, when this process is delegated to a product UI or AI agent, motivation to respond decreases even more.—
Peter Potapov,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Recognition continues to be a leading driver of engagement, impacting employee connection, motivation, and pride.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Norris is a one-lap specialist who struggles with starts and lacks the killer instinct to challenge Verstappen.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Before his passing, Kobe Bryant would routinely mention Taurasi as the most polished player in women’s hoops and praise her killer instinct.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This discussion will explore the pivotal role Altadena has played as a creative sanctuary for generations of Black actors, musicians, filmmakers, and activists, while breaking down how its legacy continues to impact the entertainment industry and broader cultural movements today.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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The oil and gas industry alone directly and indirectly supports 1.4 million Texas jobs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Over the years, cast reunions and even a 2023 Audible spinoff have kept the Scooby Gang spirit alive and kicking, but talks of a revival were once just rumors.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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What none of them realize is the power of the sandman. Staples, who holds an MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts, gives us a creepy and fast-paced story that details the workings of a well-run casino and the spirits of those who have been there in life.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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