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: the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing
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: the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates
Examples of stance in a Sentence
a slightly aggressive stance
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After addressing a multitude of additional issues, such as his views on Covid-19, chronic diseases and autism, he was further questioned on his financial interests and shifting stances regarding public health.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
The resilience of the U.S. economy and the relative deceleration in inflation has allowed the Federal Reserve to assume a patient stance on monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
As these economic dynamics play out, the Fed’s stance on interest rates will be scrutinized for its potential impact on U.S. economic stability.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
During his campaign for president, largely backed by his Silicon Valley running mate Nicole Shanahan and Trump supporter Timothy Mellon, Kennedy emphasized his anti-corporate stance.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
The resilience of the U.S. economy and the relative deceleration in inflation has allowed the Federal Reserve to assume a patient stance on monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
As these economic dynamics play out, the Fed’s stance on interest rates will be scrutinized for its potential impact on U.S. economic stability.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
During his campaign for president, largely backed by his Silicon Valley running mate Nicole Shanahan and Trump supporter Timothy Mellon, Kennedy emphasized his anti-corporate stance.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stance. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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