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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 Trump criticized Andrews, using a transphobic nickname for her, for her stance on gender-affirming care for children and young people. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a number of progressive Jewish Floridians have pointed to Nixon’s Israel stance as one of their reasons for supporting her. — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 The actress admitted Charlotte wasn’t thrilled with her mother’s stance. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Putting your stance on a subject in the first sentence, rather than clearing your throat with small talk. — Erica Dhawan, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance

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As for the disagreement, Rapoport and Garafolo reported that Simmons had his feet up during a meeting and Reid instructed him to change his posture.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
My posture had collapsed, and I was pitched forward like a ski jumper.

— Laura Neilson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

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Cornelius’s pontificate was complicated by a schism, caused by the self-appointment of the Roman priest Novatian as antipope (the second in papal history) and by the dispute over the church’s attitude toward Christian apostates.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Cory credits his family, and especially his mom, for his positive attitude toward life.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

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