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stance

[stans] / stæns /


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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

That stance builds trust with consumers, who are likely to continue to share personal data with Apple instead of with other companies known for stealing data or selling it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share," Wadephul said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A blue-gray cat with round copper eyes posed on the cover, his elegant stance twisting his husky frame.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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