posture

Example Sentences

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Seeing him in such a defeated posture came as no surprise.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

But it remains to be seen whether the geopolitical uncertainty will shift the labor market out of its so-called “no hire, no fire” posture.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This is because the court took the case in a pre-enforcement posture, before Colorado ever enforced its ban in an actual dispute involving concrete facts and real people who suffered through the “conversion” process.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The Emirates’ new posture is most evident in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a lifeline for its energy exports, shipping business and food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He tried to straighten his posture on his mount, but his belly soon tugged him back down to a slump.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri