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position with regard to conditions and circumstances
claims that the country's defense posture is weak
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Recent Examples of postures
The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
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Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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.
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May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
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For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.
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Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
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Since creditors generally recognize that recovering a portion of the balance may be preferable to receiving nothing, settlement discussions can often be productive in these situations.
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Police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and countless others rely on teammates when facing stressful situations.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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It is caused by environments that allow harmful attitudes to take root.
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Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.
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But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.
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“Postures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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