position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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While the newsmagazine’s veterans have touted its high ratings, Weiss has said that success was all the more reason to change now, from a position of strength.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Denver could trade a veteran or quality player from a position of strength to help fortify elsewhere or accumulate future draft capital.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Puig is also in a position of strength.
—Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This was his opportunity, from a position of strength, to set his stall out for the negotiations ahead.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Denver could trade a veteran or quality player from a position of strength to help fortify elsewhere or accumulate future draft capital.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Puig is also in a position of strength.
—Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This was his opportunity, from a position of strength, to set his stall out for the negotiations ahead.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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“Position of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20strength. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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