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1 a general way of holding the body
  • a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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2 position with regard to conditions and circumstances
  • claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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The first known use of posture was circa 1586

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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