stance

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

But analyst Zhang Zhiwei said the government was unlikely to change its policy stance in the coming months as a result of the latest figures.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

But the words get stuck, and by the time we're back and he's taken his stance outside the doors, the moment seems lost.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Turk's stances have earned him sharp criticism from several governments, notably Russia and Israel.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

But there’s another reason successors like Graham often adopt their male predecessors’ stances: political expedience.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

It is not thought Sir Grant would disagree with either of these stances.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

We take our stances at opposite sides of the circle, feet apart and arms spread wide.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray