position of strength

noun phrase

: a position that gives an advantage

negotiating from a position of strength

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Kursk will likely figure into any peace talks that start up after President-elect heads back into the White House later this month, with both sides wanting to negotiate from a position of strength. —

Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Canadians are looking for someone who can negotiate with Trump from a position of strength, and that doesn’t appear to be Trudeau. —

Patrick James, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025 If truce negotiations are to take place, Ukraine wants to do so from a position of strength, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has remained dogged in his rhetoric. —

Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025 But the point is, after winning 89 games last season, acquiring Josh Naylor to replace Christian Walker and adding Burnes, the team can operate from a position of strength. —

Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for position of strength

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