Definition of stancenext

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Recent Examples of stance In 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, Quakers made a formal stance against slavery, prohibiting followers of the faith from engaging in the institution. Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Wall Street analysts also lament his stance on forward guidance (or lack thereof), saying its reduction undoes transparency at the central bank. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) significantly changed its stance in early 2025. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Its proportions are low, wide, and compact, giving it a purposeful stance without looking overly dramatic. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance
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Noun
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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