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position of strength

noun phrase

Definition of position of strength

: a position that gives an advantage
  • negotiating from a position of strength

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position play

  1. : an act of placing or arranging: such as

  2. : the laying down of a proposition or thesis

  3. : an arranging in order

  1. : to put in a certain position

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strength play

  1. : the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance

  2. : power to resist force : solidity, toughness

  3. : power of resisting attack : impregnability

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