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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 However, Matthews, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County reaffirmed their stances have not changed for now. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 The nation’s stance on foreign AI tools certainly hasn’t become more accommodating in the time since. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Setbacks aside, Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck has repeatedly voiced his stance that the Neutron team is focused on reaching orbit when the vehicle is ready, not meeting an arbitrary target date. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026 Additionally, the server's stance is a key part of the serve, requiring both feet to be behind the baseline and between the centerline and the sideline. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance

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Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Holding the slim lead, Thomas Tuchel decided to go with a more defensive posture.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

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One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

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