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Recent Examples of stance
Her stance went against long-standing council rules, Osili said.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Jason Aldean's music, political stances intertwine Aldean's tour announcement follows an hour-long Monday evening performance during Donald J. Trump's Liberty Ball inauguration festivities at downtown Washington's Walter J. Washington Convention Center.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Mamdani’s anti-billionaire stance is a stupid prejudice masquerading as a moral sentiment.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 July 2025
In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil takes a stance on the season ahead.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Jason Aldean's music, political stances intertwine Aldean's tour announcement follows an hour-long Monday evening performance during Donald J. Trump's Liberty Ball inauguration festivities at downtown Washington's Walter J. Washington Convention Center.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Mamdani’s anti-billionaire stance is a stupid prejudice masquerading as a moral sentiment.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 July 2025
In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil takes a stance on the season ahead.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
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Negotiated with collaborators whose words promised partnership while their posture hinted at problems.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Address pelvic floor tension by varying your movements throughout the day and watching your posture.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Noun
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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These remarks appear emblematic of the attitude of the football side of the business.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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