posturing
Example Sentences
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"This is one of those negotiations where there's a great deal of posturing on both sides," said Chris Sands, director of the Center for Canadian Studies at Johns Hopkins University.
From BBC
Peck observes that this posturing is purposeful: It emphasizes "Fox's moral purity, a purity that is established in terms of a distance from the corrupting force of political and media power centers."
From Salon
He said the effect has been to distract consumers from rising prices with political posturing.
From Washington Times
The partisan posturing and finger-pointing, the absence of any serious debate or negotiation: It’s been a master class in failed leadership and political dysfunction.
From Washington Post
“However, unfortunately, there are still elements of whimsy, conspicuous consumption, corruption and bellicose posturing behind some event hosting decisions.”
From Washington Times
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