Example sentences for: opportunism

How can you use “opportunism” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • He said Britain sold arms to at least 30 countries whose human rights records fail to receive the Amnesty International seal of approval and that "British foreign policy has long been a confection of self-interest spiced by opportunism and cling-wrapped in sanctimony."

  • Then, as the sordidness and opportunism of the candidate and his wife become apparent, the writing turns somber and dirgelike and full of easy moralizing.

  • The selection does not exclude ordinary language, for Goldwynism, hermaphroditism, iotacism, opportunism, optimism , and toadyism are included among the scores of entries.

  • Stein's posture is that of one who puts self-interest above principle, opportunism above ethics.

  • Worse, his snooty righteousness is tinged with opportunism: He's willing to make deals with superiors in return for promotions.


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