opportunistically
Americanadverb
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in a way that suggests or is characterized by opportunism.
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Pathology. (of a microorganism) in an opportunistic way; under certain conditions, such as when the host is weakened or malnourished.
Example Sentences
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Stock is issued as a last resort or opportunistically in overheated markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
“Heightening caution further is the distinct possibility of the MoF opportunistically seizing year-end, holiday-thinned markets to maximize the ‘free hand’ impact,” the head of macro research for Asia ex-Japan said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
At that point the WCS softened their stance, saying they would “continue to monitor him, though not as intensely, and look to opportunistically recover him when the situation is right.”
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2025
While the main focus is on CT scans, for example of the abdomen or chest, work is taking place to opportunistically glean information from other types of imaging too, including chest x-rays and mammograms.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025
“It seemed the dealers were just sitting on my lists and bidding extremely opportunistically themselves,” said Burry.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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