stance
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That begs the question: How much responsibility does a filmmaker have to take a clear stance in their work, especially in a film that is overtly intended to be a lightning rod for heated debate?
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
He described his actual stance as “pretty down the middle” and teared up while discussing his Grammy win earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
NPR described the outcome as a striking rejection of the FDA’s stance, pointing out that every one of these compounds lacks the large, well-controlled clinical trials required to prove safety and effectiveness in humans.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The government's stance on taxing some benefits was something she said presented a problem.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
I got in my defensive stance, low to the ground with my hand in Drew’s face.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Here’s more about the two candidates, along with their stances on a few top issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Hong has since backpedaled on some of those stances.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Turk's stances have earned him sharp criticism from several governments, notably Russia and Israel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Whether one agrees with her policy stances and her values or not, she can help us understand what impact looks like.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Sheed and Otto maintained their stances for a few moments after the creature was no longer visible.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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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