position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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In thinking that echoes the creation of the Emirates, Arsenal are analysing their capacity from a position of strength.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The opportunity to declare an end to the war from a position of strength, to return all hostages in an agreement, and to implement a plan similar to the current one, has been on the table for many long months—some argue even a year or more.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
These trends allow buyers to approach negotiations from a position of strength.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The Republican president insisted that his tough talk didn't contradict his fixation on being recognized for diplomatic efforts, saying peace must be made from a position of strength.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The opportunity to declare an end to the war from a position of strength, to return all hostages in an agreement, and to implement a plan similar to the current one, has been on the table for many long months—some argue even a year or more.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
These trends allow buyers to approach negotiations from a position of strength.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The Republican president insisted that his tough talk didn't contradict his fixation on being recognized for diplomatic efforts, saying peace must be made from a position of strength.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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