stance

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\ 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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Examples of stance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And China's tough stance on Covid-19 lockdowns is putting pressure on the world's second-largest economy. — WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 What about taking a strong stance on automatic weapons and revising school safety plans to eliminate guns and senseless murder? — Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The British royal family has a tradition of staying as removed from policy affairs as possible, and to voice a neutral stance on potentially divisive political issues. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 The company turned the beauty industry on its head with a bold stance on inclusivity, offering 40 foundation shades without coaxing. — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 In a new ad, Herschel Walker attacks Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams over their stance on race. — Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 But anti-communist internationalism on the right also helps explain Reagan’s comparatively genial stance on immigration. — Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night. — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pro-life groups have been sharply critical of O'Rourke's stance on the issue. — Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

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