position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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But Newcastle are in such a position of strength, and speaking after the Celtic defeat, Howe has raised more questions than answers.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Some states enter these uncertain times in a position of strength.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Real Madrid also had reservations due to financial difficulties on the back of the pandemic, so Chelsea, who were recruiting from a position of strength after a transfer ban, jumped in and agreed to a £71million ($91.3m at current exchange rates) record-breaking move.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 July 2025
While Manchester City is in the midst of a squad rebuild this summer, the Premier League champions are improving from a position of strength.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Some states enter these uncertain times in a position of strength.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Real Madrid also had reservations due to financial difficulties on the back of the pandemic, so Chelsea, who were recruiting from a position of strength after a transfer ban, jumped in and agreed to a £71million ($91.3m at current exchange rates) record-breaking move.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 2 July 2025
While Manchester City is in the midst of a squad rebuild this summer, the Premier League champions are improving from a position of strength.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Position of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20strength. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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