The CIA is using the "once-in-a-generation opportunity" of the war in Ukraine to recruit spies

[GoldfishLord]

"The CIA is using the "once-in-a-generation opportunity" of the war in Ukraine to recruit spies, the American intelligence cheif claimed."

Does "to recruit spies" go with "opportunity" or does "to" mean "in order to"?

 

[jutfrank]

It's an infinitive of purpose. The aim is to recruit spies. The sentence follows the pattern:

use something to do something

 

[emsr2d2]

the American intelligence chief claimed."

 

[Tarheel]

Ad:

Live a life of excitement and intrigue. Become a spy for the CIA.

Thanks to @emsr2d2

 

[emsr2d2]

Become as a spy for the CIA.