Behind
Behind adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
Usage example: the required work was behind, so now we're running late
Opportune
Opportune adjective - Especially suitable for a certain time.
Usage example: an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early
Both words in one sentence
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Hyperspeed Ambush: Possible, if you have the co-ordinates of your intended target and get lucky enough to jump in from behind or at a similarly opportune angle.
Source: Video Game / Space Engineers - Fiona is a Tank who shelters behind her shield until the opportune moment, then makes a devastating counterstrike.
Source: An Adventurer Is You -
The Cast Showoff: Fortunately, musicals allow opportune moments for people to get behind the piano (from Roberta).
Source: Creator / Fred Astaire
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