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Recent Examples of stance
The analyst added that LendingClub’s cautious stance on credit had also been keeping him on the sidelines.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
At the start of Byrne’s career, his approach was less didactic, and his stance was more confrontational.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Lima insisted that the public backs a tougher stance and that the vast majority of favela residents supported the operation.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Yet the current administration’s dismissive stance toward mRNA science, particularly COVID vaccines, could impede that effort.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
At the start of Byrne’s career, his approach was less didactic, and his stance was more confrontational.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Lima insisted that the public backs a tougher stance and that the vast majority of favela residents supported the operation.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Yet the current administration’s dismissive stance toward mRNA science, particularly COVID vaccines, could impede that effort.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
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This was a decisive turn away from Hasina’s India-first posture and toward closer alignment with Beijing.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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The union reports that Wing Star Shoes’ management has continued to take a hostile posture against freedom of association by approaching or pressuring workers to resign from CATU membership.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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