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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 Gavras, working from a script he co-wrote with Pulitzer-finalist playwright Will Arbery, seems to be poking fun at the vacuous postures of the oligarch class, just as Ruben Östlund and many other filmmakers have in recent years. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 Ramprasad noted that posture can also play a role and that toilet stools, which prop up the feet and put the body in a more natural squatting position to help eliminate straining, can help, but do not solve the underlying problem. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 The film’s chief sin is its effortful posture of compassion for the plight of these boys, and those like them in the real world. Richard Lawson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for posture
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Noun
  • Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.
    Adeola Adeosun Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Jimmy Baldea, a deputy with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office, about 65 miles south of Burlington, told Fox News Digital that the mayor should reconsider her stance and that a greater police presence could be helpful for keeping crime at bay.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That’s the situation more pet owners are facing these days.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation for their upcoming Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints may not be Purdy.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Two Hearts Of A New MacBook Apple has been reluctant to feed these demands over the last decade, but there are signs that the attitude is thawing.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The attitude of last season has vanished, replaced by that performative pregame dustup as Texas A&M headed toward its locker room.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In his final fight at bantamweight, Inoue knocked out Paul Butler to win the WBO bantamweight crown and earn undisputed champion status in the 118-pound division.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Schmitz said investments should be made that focus on prevention -- such as addressing rising obesity rates -- and early screenings, which can vary with socioeconomic status and geography.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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