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op·por·tune
/ ˌäpərˈt(y)oōn/
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adj.
(of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate:
he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment.
∎
done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; well-timed:
the opportune use of humor to lower tension.
DERIVATIVES:
op·por·tune·ly
adv.
op·por·tune·ness
n.
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THE UNITED STATES AND ASIA: "INEXTRICABLY LINKED"
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/13/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...item on our agenda, but we are fortunately going to havethe opportunity to spend a lot of time discussing that in Singapore inthe...internationalcoalition that is advancing the cause of stability and opportunity in Afghanistanand Pakistan. And I shared with the Prime...
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DOE AND USDA SELECT PROJECTS FOR MORE THAN $24 MILLION IN BIOMASS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/12/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...said Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "Thiswork will also benefit rural America by leading to new processing plantsand new opportunities for U.S. farmers and foresters." "Innovation is crucialto the advancement of alternative, renewable energy sources...
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REP. JOHN F. TIERNEY, D-MASS., REP. JOHN F. TIERNEY, D-MASS., HOLDS A NEWS TELECONFERENCE ON HIS TRIP TO PAKISTAN
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 11/13/2009; 700+ words
; ...Pakistan, the competencies at the government level,the NGO level, the contractor level, all aspects of that. So we had an opportunity to meet with members of the government,starting with the prime minister, and -- and many of the other ministers,also...
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President Obama Brings Personal Ties To Asia Tour
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday; 11/14/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...making everything from wind turbines and solar panels to the technology that you use every day. HORSLEY: Besides economic opportunity, Mr. Obama says stronger ties to Asia are critical to stopping the growth of greenhouse gases and controlling the spread...
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SENATE RESOLUTION SUPPORTS VETERANS HISTORIES
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 11/11/2009; 617 words
; ...important history and this project provides a wayto make sure our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have thatsame opportunity.`` Congress has charged the American Folklife Center atthe Library of Congress to undertake the Veterans History Project...
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HOMELAND SECURITY UNVEILS NEW JOB SITE FOR VETERANS
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 11/12/2009; ; 467 words
; ...features information for veteransabout how to find employment opportunities at the Homeland Security Department,ways to get involved...Operation Warfighter and Wounded Warrior,which provide job opportunities for severely wounded or recovering servicemembersto assist...
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SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN HOLDS A NEWS TELECONFERENCE ON THE RACE TO THE TOP FUND
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 11/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...that states, whether or notthey receive the funding, act on what's in their application. This is obviously a historic opportunity. The $4 billionavailable for the state grant competition in Race to the Top is more moneyavailable for reform than in the...
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What's Behind Lou Dobbs' Leaving CNN?
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/12/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...PM Play Audio MICHELE NORRIS, host: CNN is redesigning its lineup, at least in the seven o'clock eastern hour. That opportunity arises after an unexpected announcement last night by anchor Lou Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs announced that he was leaving immediately...
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Gates Visits Oshkosh Factory
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 11/13/2009; ; 349 words
; ...workers for rushing the vehicles to troops who need them. Secretary ROBERT GATES (Defense Department): You all have the opportunity to work on one of the few projects where your efforts have a direct and immediate impact on men and women fighting on the...
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From The Vaults, A Look At Early Indie-Movie History [DP]
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/11/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...spreading across the country was so great that these few studios couldn't satisfy all their needs. PAILTHORP: One man who saw opportunity in that was Edwin Thanhouser, who ran a theatre company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His grandson, Ned, now travels the...
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Andrés Santa Cruz
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...same time he carried on intrigues to foster trouble in Peru and Chile so that his confederation might be realized. When the opportunity came with internal disorder in Peru in 1835, Santa Cruz invaded and established himself as protector. However, at the...
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Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...expropriation, breach of contract, and war and civil disturbance. In addition, the agency provides information on investment opportunities and technical assistance to investors and member states; it also mediates investment disputes and administers claims...
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Family Compact
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...in Canada, and the courts. New settlers from Great Britain and the United States, finding themselves denied political opportunity, were drawn into an opposition movement, which in time became the Reform party. Religious differences embittered the struggle...
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Jeremiah Dummer
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...colonial agent for Massachusetts and Connecticut, b. Boston; son of Jeremiah Dummer (1645-1718). He saw little opportunity for business in Boston and settled in England, where he became a prosperous lawyer. He became the agent in England of Massachusetts...
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charter school
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...years. The aim of these schools is to increase learning opportunities and to allow for greater innovation in teaching practices...1998); J. Nathan, Charter Schools: Creating Hope and Opportunity for American Education (1998); C. Finn et al., Charter...
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