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Recent Examples of stance
Her stance went against long-standing council rules, Osili said.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Jason Aldean's music, political stances intertwine Aldean's tour announcement follows an hour-long Monday evening performance during Donald J. Trump's Liberty Ball inauguration festivities at downtown Washington's Walter J. Washington Convention Center.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Mamdani’s anti-billionaire stance is a stupid prejudice masquerading as a moral sentiment.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 July 2025
In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil takes a stance on the season ahead.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Jason Aldean's music, political stances intertwine Aldean's tour announcement follows an hour-long Monday evening performance during Donald J. Trump's Liberty Ball inauguration festivities at downtown Washington's Walter J. Washington Convention Center.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Mamdani’s anti-billionaire stance is a stupid prejudice masquerading as a moral sentiment.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 2 July 2025
In the American tradition of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil takes a stance on the season ahead.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
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Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Many factors affect breathing during running, including your posture.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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These remarks appear emblematic of the attitude of the football side of the business.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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