How to Use positional in a Sentence

positional

adjective
  • To fill that positional need, the Buckeyes may look in state at Glenville’s Arvell Reese.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 18 July 2022
  • That’s been the case with certain positional groups for years now.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Haase, a multi-positional player, tracked the ball and caught it for the second out in the third inning.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2023
  • During this week in practice, McGee has been the first of the three in early positional drills.
    oregonlive, 20 Aug. 2021
  • The Iowa star is a consensus top-20 prospect, but positional value bumps him to the bottom of the first round.
    Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The left and right sides each have a camera placed high in the corner for what looks like more positional data.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 23 May 2023
  • To see the positional breakdown of the Cowboys’ offense, click here.
    Dallas News, 19 July 2022
  • The cause of death in that case was positional asphyxia.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 7 June 2023
  • The touchdown was more for show than a precursor to a positional change.
    Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2022
  • For Pederson and the Jaguars, the decision is less about positional need and more about long-term fit.
    Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Even with three open spots in the field and the need to replace four senior pitchers, O’Connell isn’t focused on positional needs yet.
    Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Take with some measure of salt the order in which players go through their positional drills on Day 1.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Like the Heat had, the Blazers are utilizing Winslow across the positional spectrum.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Here’s a list of 10 targets ranked by positional need and talent.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 20 June 2022
  • The workouts will include athletic testing such as the 40-yard dash and the 3-cone drill, as well as positional drills.
    Tim Bielik, cleveland, 6 Mar. 2022
  • Nobody climbed to the top of their positional depth chart quicker than Musgrave.
    Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Dale said spoke up too when speaking with his positional group.
    Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Now, with all five starters back and second-year man Zach Tom challenging for a starting job, Green Bay’s line could be the best positional group on the team.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • The Jurkovec-to-Flowers connection was alive and well in positional drills, and the overall team speed was on display.
    Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The pick of Hill signals the Bengals opting to take the best player available instead of reaching for a positional need.
    Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2022
  • But some positional battles won’t be sorted out until the team breaks camp next week.
    Matt Murschel, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Power forward would seem to be the positional priority for the Pacers with the No. 7 pick.
    Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2023
  • For the Warriors in the Kerr era, the trading deadline is always about more than simply filling positional needs.
    Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2022
  • And after Denbow has experience so much positional back-and-forth, home is a good place to be.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2021
  • That’s when teams can go after free agents and entice them to sign new contracts with the idea that the team can turn a positional weakness into a potential strength.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • If the Padres mop up rotation and positional messes, with an expectation that top-of-the-lineup stars bounce back, the team could be more well rounded.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Neal did not run at the combine and only took part in positional drills, but not timed drills, during his pro day, later saying NFL teams will judge him based on his tape.
    Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The Rams return 10 players from last season, and should field one of the state’s deepest teams, complete with a plethora of multi-positional players.
    oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2021
  • At this point, given how quickly a couple positional groups dried up in free agency, a trade is the best route to adding an impactful player.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2021
  • The first UW-Milwaukee alumnus to reach the big leagues is having a good year so far, serving the rare multi-positional role of center fielder and catcher.
    Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2022

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