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Recent Examples of stances
For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.
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Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Many of his critics have framed those stances as symbolic gestures.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Both men have been extremely critical of Israel, taking sometimes wildly controversial stances — particularly Piker, who has expressed support for Hamas.
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Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Others still have taken more nuanced stances on the technology.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
The two rivals are both Jewish but have staked out different stances on Israel in a district that includes one of the largest Jewish populations in the entire nation.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Many of his critics have framed those stances as symbolic gestures.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Both men have been extremely critical of Israel, taking sometimes wildly controversial stances — particularly Piker, who has expressed support for Hamas.
—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable.
—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Others still have taken more nuanced stances on the technology.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
The two rivals are both Jewish but have staked out different stances on Israel in a district that includes one of the largest Jewish populations in the entire nation.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stances
Noun
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The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
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Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
Noun
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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It is caused by environments that allow harmful attitudes to take root.
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“Stances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stances. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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