Definition of posturenext
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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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Recent Examples of posture The state-level suit stands in stark contrast to the federal government’s posture toward the pending deal. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026 The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 The implication is that the series functions as internal proof-of-concept for a company-wide AI posture, not just a programming decision. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping. Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
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Noun
  • Sánchez has also found that his anti-war stance has proved popular with Spanish voters.
    Graham Keeley, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Lösch did not detail what prompted the change in the organization's stance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While the catching situation is settled for the start of the season, the Sox still have decisions to make with their bullpen.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • And hope for a quick ending to this Iranian situation and the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Plenty of Americans will dislike the attitudes and styles of Mutiny’s activists.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
  • But some specialists in legal ethics expressed doubts at the time that the additional pledge would affect courtroom behavior — the late Stanford Law professor Deborah Rhode said some lawyers simply conclude that a take-no-prisoners attitude would help their client.
    Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
  • At the time, the DA's office said Lynch's status would be reviewed in one year, unless he is found to be no longer incapacitated before then.
    Katie Houlis, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At that point, Live Nation will have 30 days to divest its interests in the 13 amphitheaters and end exclusive deals for Ticketmaster for the hundreds of other venues nationwide.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Under the new deal, the $1 unlock fee would remain but Denver residents would pay 25 cents per minute while other riders would pay 39 cents per minute.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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