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If she had been more cautious, she would not have lost the opportunity.

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Narrator

If she had been more cautious, she would not have lost the opportunity.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should be more cautious to avoid losing opportunities.

Describing Habits

She usually exercises caution, so she rarely misses opportunities.

Asking About Others

Was he cautious enough to secure the contract?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If he had been more careful, he wouldn't have made that mistake.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Had she exercised greater caution, the opportunity would not have been lost.

Casual

If she'd been more careful, she wouldn't have missed out.

Simpler English

She lost the chance because she wasn't careful enough.

Phrases to learn

been more cautious

To have shown more care and attention to potential risks.

lost the opportunity

Missed a chance or possibility.