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Recent Examples of posture
One Emirati said people in the UAE want their military to impose a cost on Iran and are no longer satisfied with a purely defensive posture.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
There were long rehearsals, choreography to master, posture to perfect, and a series of pre-events that built both discipline and connection, including a particularly emotional brunch shared with mothers and daughters.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
While President Masoud Pezeshkian’s influence could have waned, figures like Saeed Jalili, Guardian Council insider Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continue shaping Iran’s security posture.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The statement closely mirrors language Turkey has used repeatedly since the war began, reflecting what officials describe as a heightened but controlled security posture.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
There were long rehearsals, choreography to master, posture to perfect, and a series of pre-events that built both discipline and connection, including a particularly emotional brunch shared with mothers and daughters.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
While President Masoud Pezeshkian’s influence could have waned, figures like Saeed Jalili, Guardian Council insider Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continue shaping Iran’s security posture.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The statement closely mirrors language Turkey has used repeatedly since the war began, reflecting what officials describe as a heightened but controlled security posture.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
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Republicans’ stance on pesticides has been a key point of contention in negotiations for the federal Farm Bill, which covers everything from food security programs to farm subsidies.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The People’s Bank of China reaffirmed its cautious monetary easing stance in a quarterly meeting last month, after delivering only one 10-basis-point reduction in the policy interest rate in 2025.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, but the situation could get even worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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NDiaye’s commitment to these situations is unwavering.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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As Merlin learned how to use the pre-recorded buttons, audiences fell in love with the then-tiny pig’s big attitude.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The movement language expresses attitude, with its amalgam of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, Korean traditional dance and musical theater.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Clogs are no longer in their comeback era, but planted firmly as staple status.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Even with assurances that the home’s drinking water isn’t affected and that the cleanup costs won’t fall on a future owner, deals keep falling apart.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In their affidavit filed in court, officers paint Watson’s death as a drug deal gone wrong.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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