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Recent Examples of stances
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.
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Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Not long after, Gray, in a plaid mini, is also posing at the photographers’ request, switching effortlessly between signature Gen Z stances, chin resting atop a bent hand.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The conservative commentator was outspoken in his anti-LGBTQ+ stances and outright rejection of transgender people, two viewpoints that seemed to go directly against many of the causes Chenoweth has publicly supported in the past.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Other candidates’ stances on kratom Efforts are underway at the federal level to crack down on 7-OH as health authorities scramble to better understand the highly addictive compound’s effects.
—Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Not long after, Gray, in a plaid mini, is also posing at the photographers’ request, switching effortlessly between signature Gen Z stances, chin resting atop a bent hand.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The conservative commentator was outspoken in his anti-LGBTQ+ stances and outright rejection of transgender people, two viewpoints that seemed to go directly against many of the causes Chenoweth has publicly supported in the past.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
As far as what's next, both groups are standing by their convictions and prepared to defend their stances in court.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Other candidates’ stances on kratom Efforts are underway at the federal level to crack down on 7-OH as health authorities scramble to better understand the highly addictive compound’s effects.
—Matthew Kelly
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stances
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The broader report examined consumer attitudes toward fast food, casual dining and specialty restaurant brands.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Stances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stances. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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