position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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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.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
While the deal has been criticized as being overly favorable to the U.S., and while the EU was not negotiating from a position of strength, the outbreak of a trade war would have been economically disastrous for both sides.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While the narrative around Isak has certainly got away from the club, its position of strength remains strong.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The optimism was echoed by business leaders, who predicted that while a deal would be reached, India would negotiate from a position of strength.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
While the deal has been criticized as being overly favorable to the U.S., and while the EU was not negotiating from a position of strength, the outbreak of a trade war would have been economically disastrous for both sides.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While the narrative around Isak has certainly got away from the club, its position of strength remains strong.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The optimism was echoed by business leaders, who predicted that while a deal would be reached, India would negotiate from a position of strength.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 25 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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