position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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With Champions League football coming back to St James’ Park, Newcastle should be building from a position of strength, but Howe’s task is feeling like an uphill one.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The stock was already on the mend when Monday evening’s earnings eased concerns about the CyberArk deal and proved that Palo Alto did, indeed, make the offer from a position of strength.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Despite his missteps and confusion, Trump is right about one thing: the only way out of this mess is dialogue until the sides can reach a resolution, which must happen from a position of strength for Ukraine.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
This achievement signals to our adversaries and allies alike that the U.S. is prepared to meet the challenges of today's environment from a position of strength and security.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The stock was already on the mend when Monday evening’s earnings eased concerns about the CyberArk deal and proved that Palo Alto did, indeed, make the offer from a position of strength.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Despite his missteps and confusion, Trump is right about one thing: the only way out of this mess is dialogue until the sides can reach a resolution, which must happen from a position of strength for Ukraine.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
This achievement signals to our adversaries and allies alike that the U.S. is prepared to meet the challenges of today's environment from a position of strength and security.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for position of strength
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“Position of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20strength. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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