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position

[puh-zish-uhn] / pəˈzɪʃ ən /








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They deliver powerful bursts of thrust that allow spacecraft to quickly accelerate, decelerate, climb, descend, or change position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The new leader of the opposition, Cheng Li-wun, has visited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and adopted a much more conciliatory position toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When Rangnick called him up to offer him a position, Tuchel was initially reluctant.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"It was unexpected because I didn't know that it was in the run for that position."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, the following Wednesday after my piano lesson, he was waiting for me in the same crossed-ankles position, leaning against his car with his hands in his pockets.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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