position

Example Sentences

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"But now, I have no constitutional right to elect a governor, and I cannot run for the position myself. Other Nigerians can become governor, but I never can."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Researchers focused on identifying the exact position of Saturn's cusp -- a region where magnetic field lines bend back toward the poles and allow charged particles to funnel into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.S. economy entered 2026 in a fairly strong position, she notes, with the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates, tax cuts expected to buoy consumer spending, and deregulation benefiting businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I am in a position to defend my writers and myself, but Pangram has shredded the reputation of Mia Ballard, whose book was supposed to be published next Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Panting, I hauled my aching legs out of the water, locked them around the branch, and maneuvered myself into a sitting position.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo