position
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Apple has shown a steadier upward trajectory, driven by investor confidence that its dominant consumer position can solve most problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Board member Tanya Ortiz Franklin said she understands the county’s position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"These kids have already been through enough to be in the position they were in," Sarah said.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The blonde-haired sunglasses collector scored a minor role in the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and took a position overseeing Covid safety protocols during the pandemic on another production.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Owen pulled George up into a sitting position against the snowmobile.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
He also said that the company was making progress on cost-cutting actions, including "a reduced headcount of approximately 3,000 positions" compared to the first half of 2025.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Firefighters also set up defensive positions around several nearby homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The company also said it will eliminate about 2% of total positions through layoffs and the elimination of certain open roles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Paper mills sell authorship positions and, in some cases, complete ready made scientific papers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
They hastily built defensive positions around the city.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Monroe said he was looking for businesses positioned to defend their competitive positions for the next five to 10 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Officials had positioned fireworks around the Reflecting Pool for 4 July celebrations, which scattered debris into the water.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
When researchers positioned a white lamp so that its beam shone straight down, the isopods repeatedly gathered into large rotating circles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Thousands of police have been positioned around the Senate in Manila to provide additional security for a trial that could take months if prosecutors are given their requested 62 days to present evidence.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
He wrote an article, “An Hour with the Spirits,” and positioned it on page one of the next day’s New-York Tribune.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The wipeout in semiconductor sentiment reflects positioning more than fundamentals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Salesforce shares have already dropped 37% this year as investors have worried about the company’s growth trends and its positioning in the artificial-intelligence era.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
In addition, other German automakers are seeing further deterioration in China, while Porsche doesn’t face the same structural competitive threats in the EU and U.S. due to its client positioning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
By scrapping discs, PlayStation is positioning itself as the first console-maker to herald an end to physical media.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
With virtually no depth perception and no ability to see horses to his outside, he was far more vulnerable to positioning errors.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing position
Argumentative Writing
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Argumentative Writing, List 1
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