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[puh-zish-uhn] / pəˈzɪʃ ən /








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Bryan, currently sidelined with a broken collarbone, is ranked No. 141 nationally at his position in the 247/Sports Composite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Antonelli came to Austin already in a strong position in the championship, knowing he would clinch the title if he won with Russell finishing lower than eighth and Hamilton lower than fourth.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

That puts you in an enviable position, someone with a level head who has never, or rarely, succumbed to temptation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Fitch reckons Meituan’s leading market position in China’s local-services sector and efficiency edge against its competitors should support its recovery once competition normalizes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

“Please, Jakob. I know you value your work and position at the Park—whatever that may be. I respect that. But I’ve lost everything. I don’t want to go to Cleveland.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The backroom staff positions were also confirmed and Olid has been able to build a group she hopes can lead United to success going forward.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The performer of epic poetry was a rhapsoidos, a song-weaver, and this apt metaphor positions Ms. Hall in the lineage of ancient bards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

In May 2025, the group said it would cut 3,000 jobs and two years earlier, 1,300 positions in Sweden were eliminated.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Omar is not simply a politician whose positions can be challenged.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Figure 5.7: G major chord in three different positions.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

By extending high above the forest floor, its reproductive structures may be better positioned to catch moving air and distribute spores through dense vegetation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Please resist the urge to look back at, say, the 2016 Audi S4, which was positioned roughly equivalent to our test car.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Some are bus-shelter-sized kiosks, while others are street displays up to 22 feet tall and positioned on sidewalks and medians.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“We are encouraged by the recovery in the quarter and see room for multiple expansion as IBM is well positioned as a substantial AI infrastructure beneficiary.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

“We were positioned for Armageddon,” said Eisman, “but always at the back of our minds was, What if Armageddon doesn’t happen?”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Flick stressed the importance of positioning and organisation as they prepare to contain Mbappe, although Vinicius Jr will be missing for the visitors through suspension.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

"Our positioning is key, both with and without the ball," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The city was also “reinforcing protective sand berms, preparing pumps and tide valves and positioning resources in flood-prone areas,” officials said on social media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Together, these give Mullen the flexibility to execute on “a robust acquisition pipeline” while positioning the logistics company to tap into what the analyst calls an “upcoming pick-up in freight activity and energy investment.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

I did the same, positioning myself so that our avatars faced each other.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline


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