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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 But a small minority of firms took less enthusiastic stances. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The board may not agree with someone’s political stance, but such defamation and name-calling are a reflection on it. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The gas station will be allowed after the council voted 23-1 to overturn the MDC's denial, in keeping with the custom to back the district councilor's stance. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2026 But like most declarations made in early parenthood, my stance changed once my child reached toddlerhood and started asking to watch the show. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance

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If your body twinges, adjust your posture and reset your schedule with water breaks.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Wilder’s work has since faced criticism for depicting some ghastly attitudes toward Native Americans.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

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