How to pronounce opportune

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“opportune” in real sentences

122 clips in the index · 28 American · 48 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Obviously, there was an opportune moment.

    CBC News · hear it here

  2. opportune time to ask that question.

    State Department · hear it here

  3. It is an opportune time to debate electoral law.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. FROM HAVING WATCHED THIS WHOLE FIELD IS MOST NEEDED, MOST OPPORTUNE?

    NIH · hear it here

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