posturing

Example Sentences

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Helen McDade, one of Reform's 17 new MSPs, called for other parties to stop "posturing".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It will feature policy talk, political posturing and even, possibly, a significant discussion about our city’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

If “The Christophers” is to be believed, art that tries to imitate a certain style is little more than hollow, emotionless posturing.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Bragging, threatening, and posturing are all frowned upon.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

He had a tendency to play the tough soldier role, always posturing, always puffing himself up, and on occasion he took it way too far.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien