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Recent Examples of stance That’s a defiant stance for a horror movie to take. David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025 The commission is expected to take a more friendly stance to the crypto industry under President Donald Trump and Paul Atkins, the current nominee for SEC chair. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 The officer called for backup and stepped outside where, prosecutors say, Torres got into a fighting stance. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025 Russian officials, meanwhile, are basking in Washington’s attention and offering words of support for Trump’s stance. Justin Spike, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stance

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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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