stance
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In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a "cautious stance" on the company, citing "continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This time, he maintains a resolutely earnest stance, and though that worked fine in “A.I.” because its conclusion was so overwhelming, “Disclosure Day” wraps up by drawing our attention to a single, final word.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He noted that investors had been piling in recently, with a sharp reduction in gross short positions — a bearish stance — combined with fresh buying of long or bullish positions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
"He's come to do good, with all his love," she said of Leo's firm stance in favour of peace and migrants.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Threatened by Lincoln’s stance against expanding slavery, South Carolina seceded in December.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing stance
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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