How to Use opportunistic in a Sentence
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The Bears are an opportunistic defense and have forced a turnover in 23 straight games.
— Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 -
On defense, the Chiefs continue to be one of the most opportunistic units in the NFL.
— Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 24 Jan. 2022 -
But get more opportunistic about the chance to bring more people in.
— NBC News, 5 Mar. 2023 -
This makes mahi one of the most opportunistic and least picky fish in the ocean — a boon for anglers of all ages and skill levels.
— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 -
This won’t be easy as the Scarlet Knights are tough, well-coached and opportunistic.
— Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2022 -
Bolstered by an opportunistic bench that scored 15 points in the second quarter, the Lynx erased the 11-point deficit.
— Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 -
Then the Tigers — aiming to be opportunistic — jumped into the mix.
— Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2021 -
More than just being a bend-don’t-break unit in the red zone, Auburn’s defense has been opportunistic as well.
— Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 25 Nov. 2020 -
Lucky for Watson, the run game was firing and the defense was opportunistic.
— cleveland, 11 Dec. 2022 -
Had the Sox been more opportunistic, Whitlock might have pitched.
— BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2021 -
What’s missing from the equations in Detroit and Kansas City are the opportunistic gains of churn.
— Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 30 June 2022 -
As the Astros roll into Year 7 of their dynasty, Brown brings a steady and opportunistic hand.
— Michael Shapiro, Chron, 23 Feb. 2023 -
The rush toward NFTs might seem, well, opportunistic at least.
— Abram Brown, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 -
In other words, one of these teams has been a little more opportunistic than the other.
— Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2020 -
Cincinnati was opportunistic on defense and won games down the stretch.
— Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2023 -
Whether the kidnapping was planned or opportunistic was hard to know at the time, and is no easier now.
— Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021 -
Keep in mind that raccoons are the most opportunistic creatures out there and can be destructive in their quest for the next meal.
— oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2021 -
The negative spin would be: This is opportunistic or not pure enough.
— David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2023 -
The Wolves have used an opportunistic offense and a stingy defense throughout the season.
— Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 24 Nov. 2021 -
The Bruins won the game with an opportunistic and big-play performance.
— oregonlive, 28 Sep. 2022 -
The Cowboys’ opportunistic defense may have a chance to thrive on Sunday.
— Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2022 -
And have an opportunistic lineup with enough star power to withstand the grind of the postseason.
— Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 -
New Mexico has been opportunistic when the ball is in the air, picking off six passes in five games.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2021 -
But this sort of thing is quite fluid, and the Warriors need to put themselves in a position to be opportunistic.
— Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 May 2021 -
In the end, though, Cincinnati did not have a convincing response to an opportunistic Austin team.
— Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2022 -
It is tailored around George and Leonard’s play styles, and involves teammates away from the ball making opportunistic cuts.
— Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023 -
Some of it is organized, some of it is opportunistic, but most of it is desperate.
— Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 -
That was our biggest thing tonight, getting stops and opportunistic turnovers.
— cleveland, 21 Oct. 2022 -
More like an opportunistic grifter, and boy is Sarsgaard good at playing this kind of character, with more than a hint of danger behind every disingenuous smile.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2024 -
Here are a few reasons why: 1. High unmet need and opportunistic valuations.
— Sanskriti Thakur, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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