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Recent Examples of stance
Rice’s sole opponent for SBC president, Josh Powell, took a similar stance.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
In June of that year, as the Fed pivoted off its transitory-inflation stance, the team used its quarterly investor call to lay out the changes coming to its investment and property management approach.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The president criticized senators yesterday over their stance on the conflict in Iran.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Sonko — now the influential speaker of parliament — has softened his anti-restructuring stance.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
In June of that year, as the Fed pivoted off its transitory-inflation stance, the team used its quarterly investor call to lay out the changes coming to its investment and property management approach.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The president criticized senators yesterday over their stance on the conflict in Iran.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Sonko — now the influential speaker of parliament — has softened his anti-restructuring stance.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
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That proactive posture is worth a fortune.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
Noun
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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