posture

noun

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1
as in stance
a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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