stance
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One area of investor attention is Burnham’s stance regarding North Sea petroleum drilling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
When supported by both hind legs and the tail, the animal would have formed a tripodal stance, meaning that three points of contact helped stabilize its body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The stance recreates that of a statue housed in his country's capital Kinshasa - a tribute to Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the First Congolese Republic in 1960.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We’re willing to take the heat,” said Lopez, referring to the band’s pro-immigrant stance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He pushed himself off his car and straightened his stance.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
But their satirical stances often give more serious messages a moment of attention - and can even influence future laws.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Industry group Stand with Crypto gave Menefee an “A” rating and Green an “F” due to their stances on the industry.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Still, Strathmann said Raman takes principled stances, even when they disagree or when Raman doesn’t consult the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
He’s now in the extreme minority among Wall Street analysts: Just three of the 53 sell-siders tracked by FactSet have neutral-equivalent ratings on Broadcom’s stock, while the rest all have bullish stances.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Baptist and C.M.E. churches went down front and assumed stances a few feet apart.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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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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