stance
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Xi has described Taiwan as the most sensitive issue in China-U.S. relations, a stance he reiterated at his meeting with Trump this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
In a wider footballing context, Al‑Khelaifi's stance against the European Super League also reflected his increasing power and belief in raising the club's presence.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
If you’re skeptical about how exciting a movie about the weather on D-day might be, “Pressure” takes that as a creative challenge, an argumentative stance from which to start.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
After his Netflix roast inspired tit-for-tat feuding among comedians and backlash from viewers over a joke about George Floyd, Kevin Hart’s stance is clear: All is fair in love, war and comedy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
His shy, evasive manner of the day before had given way to a slightly more assertive stance.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing stance
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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