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Recent Examples of stances
Other candidates’ stances on kratom Efforts are underway at the federal level to crack down on 7-OH as health authorities scramble to better understand the highly addictive compound’s effects.
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Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Much like Steyer, Porter has embraced progressive stances on various issues, advocating for single-payer healthcare.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
As the years wore on, Mellencamp became increasingly vocal about his antiracist stances.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Canada takes hard line on regional trade pact Canada and Mexico are taking differing stances ahead of a renegotiation of the North American trade agreement.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His selection was meant to convey Warsh’s bona fides and politically neutral stances, CNN’s Phil Mattingly noted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
But conservative activists and some moderate Democrats have argued such stances are too unpopular with swing voters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Much like Steyer, Porter has embraced progressive stances on various issues, advocating for single-payer healthcare.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
As the years wore on, Mellencamp became increasingly vocal about his antiracist stances.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Canada takes hard line on regional trade pact Canada and Mexico are taking differing stances ahead of a renegotiation of the North American trade agreement.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His selection was meant to convey Warsh’s bona fides and politically neutral stances, CNN’s Phil Mattingly noted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
But conservative activists and some moderate Democrats have argued such stances are too unpopular with swing voters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stances
Noun
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The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.—
Ariel Gilreath,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stances. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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