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Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The Patriots are united by anti-migrant rhetoric, a critical stance toward EU policies tackling climate change, and the protection of national sovereignty.
—Karel Janicek, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Now that the federal government has adopted an antagonistic stance toward vaccines, the business of immunization looks even worse.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Subramanian’s interpretations suggest a tougher stance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Combs as the hearing continues.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The Patriots are united by anti-migrant rhetoric, a critical stance toward EU policies tackling climate change, and the protection of national sovereignty.
—Karel Janicek, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Now that the federal government has adopted an antagonistic stance toward vaccines, the business of immunization looks even worse.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Subramanian’s interpretations suggest a tougher stance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Combs as the hearing continues.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
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How Poor Posture Affects Health Poor posture can lead to a wide range of health issues.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our attitude influences others.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his win-now, impress-now attitude probably should come as no surprise.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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