in no position to

phrase

: not able to
I'm in no position to lend you any money.

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Meanwhile, military analysts say Ukraine's forces are in no position to launch an offensive to retake Crimea. Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 In the Forties and Fifties, Europeans were in no position to challenge their American overlords. Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The CouponFollow data suggests the broader population may be in no position to take that gamble. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 But with virtually no ability to stop an air attack, Iran is in no position to put up a serious fight. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in no position to

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“In no position to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20no%20position%20to. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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