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a
: 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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The comments follow President Donald Trump hinting at a softer stance on China tariffs.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Speaking on Friday during a trip to India, Vice President Vance made the administration’s stance clear.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump’s back-and-forth stance on tariffs has caused incredible uncertainty for businesses and consumers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Some progressives suggested that a shutdown was a better alternative, while others simply took issue with Schumer's changing stance.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Speaking on Friday during a trip to India, Vice President Vance made the administration’s stance clear.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump’s back-and-forth stance on tariffs has caused incredible uncertainty for businesses and consumers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Some progressives suggested that a shutdown was a better alternative, while others simply took issue with Schumer's changing stance.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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