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claims that the country's defense posture is weak
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Recent Examples of postures
The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.
—May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
On this tour, the postures struck are much fewer and farther in-between, or less planned and deliberate-seeming.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.
—May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
On this tour, the postures struck are much fewer and farther in-between, or less planned and deliberate-seeming.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
Noun
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Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Simmons pointed out footwork, alignment and stances; Simmons and Thorn broke down some of Simmons’ rookie clips, as well as clips of other top tackles.—
PJ Green
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Marvina Haynes is pushing for support for families in situations like hers after tirelessly fighting for her brother's release.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The simplified connectors are intended to speed deployment and reduce connection errors during nighttime operations or stressful combat situations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Public attitudes have changed since the Sox deal.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Even when taking into account partisan identification, ideology, racial attitudes and demographic characteristics, Fox News viewership remains significantly associated with more support for the great replacement theory.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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In comparison, the Jewel Changi Airport shopping mall has been truly embraced as a travel destination, with visitors flocking to its extremely Instagramable artificial waterfall to take pictures.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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But Hanna has gotten some great pictures, starting with that epic shot of closer Lucas Erceg in April.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Prime members can access thousands of deals across all major categories, including electronics, camping gear, clothing essentials, comfortable shoes, premium beauty products, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Postures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postures. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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