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Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee.
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2025
The coach took the opportunity to again mention something he’s frequently bemoaned over the years.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
And parking garages always have the opportunity to surprise.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Through multiple firings, Trump is setting up opportunities for courts to reconsider that decision.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2025
The coach took the opportunity to again mention something he’s frequently bemoaned over the years.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
And parking garages always have the opportunity to surprise.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Through multiple firings, Trump is setting up opportunities for courts to reconsider that decision.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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