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[puh-zish-uhn] / pəˈzɪʃ ən /








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The new leader of the opposition, Cheng Li-wun, has visited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and adopted a much more conciliatory position toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Clarke is convinced he and his players have learned from those experiences and are now in a position to "break that glass ceiling" by progressing to a historic knockout tie.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It has held a position in the Garnier and Maybelline owner since 1974, when it bought in at the request of L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to help stop the French government from nationalizing the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Not surprisingly, both sides say the past supports their present position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Edda, if I was responsible for calling you and saying that word, why would I have typed it on that blueprint?” he continues from his position kneeling on the floor.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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