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position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of posture The months of prep and vocal and breathing and posture training worked. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 Putin's latest nuclear threats do not represent a fundamental change in Russia's nuclear posture. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Utilizing an integrated depth-sensing camera, 8-electrode body fat scale and other sensors, the system assesses the person's cardiovascular endurance, movement patterns, muscle strength, posture, flexibility and body composition. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024 Through it all, Reed is simply unflappable, and Lancashire never raises her voice, never seems to blink, and never has anything but perfectly straight posture. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for posture 
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Noun
  • Tangent Sanders’ comment about Kennedy is a rare instance of a senior Democratic leader praising one of the health secretary nominee’s stances.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During oral arguments in September, the appeals panel appeared skeptical of TikTok's argument that free expression outweighs national security concerns, but the three judges were also critical of the government's stance.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Another potential issue is Tucker's contract situation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There is nothing more fulfilling than bringing a dog back from a bad situation and giving them a happy life.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
  • These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Seattle Seahawks are monitoring Geno Smith’s status after the quarterback exited Sunday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury.
    Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Tons of Total Wireless deals extend through the new year, like the new iPhone 16 available for as low as $829, through January 30.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Yankees reportedly acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, in a deal that many had been anticipating.
    Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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