stance

noun

\ˈstan(t)s

Definition of stance

1 chiefly Scotland

a : station

b : site

2a : a way of standing or being placed : posture

b : intellectual or emotional attitude took an antiwar stance

3a : the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing

b : the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates

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Perhaps this is the culmination of Trump's gradual move toward a more isolationist or even pro-Russian stance. — Aaron Blake, Washington Post, "Trump is threatening the Western alliance. And Republicans have no will to stop him.," 13 July 2018 Two decades later, far-right populism has caught fire across Europe; in France and elsewhere, a number of politicians have taken anti-immigrant stances. — Sean Gregory, Time, "32 Teams Entered, 2 Remain. Your Ultimate Guide to the World Cup Final," 13 July 2018 There’s no neutral stance on oils; everyone has an opinion. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Putting Oils on Your Face," 12 July 2018 Now, allies of the White House say Mr. Grassley must take a more assertive stance, for example by setting a short window of time for document review, to get Judge Kavanaugh seated by October. — Louise Radnofsky, WSJ, "Senate’s First Skirmish Over Supreme Court Pick Brett Kavanaugh: How Quickly to Move," 11 July 2018 Zsa Zsa’s wide stance, teeth-exposing underbite and long tongue helped her beat 13 other pups. — Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Zsa Zsa, Winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Dies Two Weeks After Being Crowned," 10 July 2018 On Monday, May assumed a similar stance, promising to challenge any attempt to oust her as prime minister, essentially girding for what’s being called the fight of her political life. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, "Theresa May Brexit, Serena Williams Mom Guilt, Ivanka Trump Tariffs: Broadsheet July 10th," 10 July 2018 Due to the controversial topic and alleged pro-life stance, the film, which is shooting outside of New Orleans, cloaked production under a fake name. — refinery29.com, "What We Know About Stacey Dash's Controversial Film About Roe v. Wade," 3 July 2018 In court Uber had taken a contrite and muted stance, promising to do more to provide support for riders and drivers, including launching a telephone hotline for passengers. — The Economist, "Contrition wins the day for Uber in a big market," 28 June 2018

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