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posture

[pos-cher] / ˈpɒs tʃər /




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“Clearly the ‘run it hot’ policy posture is done; not yet time for defensives but quality, value, and yield look prudent,” said the BofA strategists.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

"My posture is better and I just feel more capable and more confident in everyday life".

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

That’s one of the tics that comes up in his legal writings and in his posture toward everybody all the time.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

In a world of rising interest rates, CrossBorder Capital’s Mike Howell believes investors should maintain a defensive posture, hedge against inflation, buy gold and commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

I want to see perfect posture, open chests.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

Both countries have radically shifted their military postures over recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

When the cerebellum is disrupted, people can experience symptoms including painful muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and uncontrollable shaking.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

“Power Ballad” postures like a sincere drama but has the set pieces of a giant slapstick farce.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

In a transformation this fundamental, those defensive postures carry real costs.

From MarketWatch Dec. 18, 2025

Dr. Bearden walked from table to table, adjusting postures and hand positions, and giving tips.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

“Southern California is very uniquely postured to help NASA,” Glover said.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

"These movements ensured that US forces remain postured, protected and ready to respond decisively for any emerging threat," he said.

From Barron's Mar. 2, 2026

“As announced in September 2023, the Department of Defense is postured to provide robust enabling support for the MSS, including planning assistance, information sharing, airlift, communications, and medical support,” Southern Command said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 10, 2024

Mr Austin told the committee in his opening statement that there has been a review of the chain of command process, saying the "system must be postured better" so this does not happen again.

From BBC Feb. 29, 2024

With some you postured and with some you groveled and with some you were imperious.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

There comes a time when one extols cinema’s virtues so fiercely that it feels like posturing.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

"This isn't about political posturing," Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, said Monday.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

It’s also possible that the hints about export controls are diplomatic posturing by the Chinese government, intended to discourage the U.S. from imposing any restrictions on its technological freedoms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Instead of being treated with the seriousness they deserve, these topics are handled by the exhibition as opportunities for posturing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Sometimes dogs clear across the kennel will hold their bones up in the air, look at each other, raise their hair, and start growling at each other, posturing and bragging about their bones.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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