- present participle of position.
positioning
Example Sentences
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He can earn through clean sheets, defensive contributions, assists and goals, while his attacking positioning makes him much more than a conventional full-back.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Russell 2000 positioning moved higher but changes were relatively small. It remains the most extended index exposure within our universe,” Chew added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
It’s all about positioning for who can get into the runoff, and once they are there, anything can happen.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Rocket Lab in June also agreed to acquire Iridium, a satellite operator, for $54 a share in cash and stock, positioning the company to possibly compete with SpaceX’s satellite business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Mom gave me a disapproving look and I retreated back to the living room, carefully positioning myself to where I could still see what was going on.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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