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position with regard to conditions and circumstances
claims that the country's defense posture is weak
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Recent Examples of postures
The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
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Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.
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Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.
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May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
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Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
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Mallory Creveling,
Health,
15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.
—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.
—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
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Hostility began to bubble between Franzese and Singer when the debate turned to Americans’ trust in Congress, as candidates shared their stances on term limits and stock trading.
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Advertisement The candidates’ stances on Israel were an issue in the races.
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Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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But as Falcon 9 dramatically lowered launch costs through reusability and SpaceX began dominating global launch markets, attitudes changed.
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It's been a 10-year hiatus from television for him and comes amid shifting attitudes toward cable news shows.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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Don’t wait to shop, since these fast-selling deals won’t last long.
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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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“Postures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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