position of strength

noun phrase

: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength

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Defying his detractors, since the Oct. 7 attacks, the worst security failure in Israeli history, the prime minister has clawed himself back to a position of strength. Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The key to achieving a peace settlement is for Ukraine to enter negotiations from a position of strength, Russia from a position of weakness, and the United States in a position of influence over both parties. Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025 Liverpool already finds themselves in a position of strength regarding their home ground. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 Analysts called the agreement a savvy move by Zelenskyy, whose position of strength had been greatly diminished by the public chasm between Ukraine and its most powerful backer, the United States. arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for position of strength

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“Position of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20strength. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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