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in a position to

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having the power or ability to
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He informed viewers that the network “has not seen the evidence yet and is not in a position to evaluate the accuracy of the president’s statement and claims.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

"If you're in a position to do something for other people and to make a difference to them, then do it," Woodrow said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Companies that benefited from the World Cup might be in a position to bid on even bigger contracts, especially with the Olympics coming up in 2028, Klowden said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

“We were in a position to compete at a high level and help a lot of kids,” Obrokta said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

But he immediately softened his voice and begged her to leave before the police came in, because he was in a position to know that the government was not going to let them stay indefinitely.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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