- present participle of position.
positioning
Example Sentences
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He can earn through clean sheets, defensive contributions, assists and goals, while his attacking positioning makes him much more than a conventional full-back.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s all about positioning for who can get into the runoff, and once they are there, anything can happen.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
The country is positioning itself as a critical supplier for the global energy transition, with demand surging for copper used in electric vehicles, power grids and renewable energy infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
China is reducing its own dependence on foreign-controlled architectures while positioning itself to lead in commercializing the open alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The old man placed Edward carefully on a crate, positioning him so that he was sitting up and could look out at the sea.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
