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stance

noun

ˈstan(t)s

Definition of stance

as in posture

a general way of holding the body a slightly aggressive stance

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Recent Examples of stance His recent Jackson Hole remarks clarified a hawkish stance, directly attributing sustained inflation to the central bank. — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Once the story was published, General al-Burhan’s office denied giving a statement that contradicted the SAF’s official stance of pursuing a military victory. — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 Newsom is not alone in his stance, including from people who are not traditionally aligned with utility companies. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Toward the end of that homestand, Neto and the hitting coaches developed a change in his stance. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance

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Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later.

— Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of posture

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Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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