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Recent Examples of stances
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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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Advertisement The candidates’ stances on Israel were an issue in the races.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 June 2026
Lombardo has taken healthcare stances in his first term that diverge from the typical Republican playbook.
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Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.
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Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Many of his critics have framed those stances as symbolic gestures.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Both men have been extremely critical of Israel, taking sometimes wildly controversial stances — particularly Piker, who has expressed support for Hamas.
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Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Advertisement The candidates’ stances on Israel were an issue in the races.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 June 2026
Lombardo has taken healthcare stances in his first term that diverge from the typical Republican playbook.
—
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.
—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Many of his critics have framed those stances as symbolic gestures.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Both men have been extremely critical of Israel, taking sometimes wildly controversial stances — particularly Piker, who has expressed support for Hamas.
—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable.
—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stances
Noun
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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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Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
Noun
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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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“Stances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stances. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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