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posed

[pohzd] / poʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
formal
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Speaking to Turkish journalists on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings in New York this week, Erdogan downplayed the risks posed by the fund crisis to the Turkish economy.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

He said the cancellation highlighted the challenges climate change posed for sustainable fruit growing.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The officers should have recognized that he was in the midst of a crisis and that the 5-foot-3, 136-pound Blanco posed little threat to the officers, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

America is grappling with the potential risks posed by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

For William, who liked to be aboveboard in everything, this posed ethical dilemmas.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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