stance
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However, he noted that holding on to those forecasts “could be interpreted as more of a cautious stance on the balance of the year and spending at large.”
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
Chinese officials were unsure what to make of Pete Hegseth’s presence — whether it was meant to convey a softer stance, a hardening one, or simply an ignorance of basic diplomatic protocol.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Bush trod a delicate diplomatic line during his August 2008 trip, as human rights groups called for a tough stance on China's rule of Tibet, arrests of dissidents and Internet censorship.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
That made the central bank reaffirm its stance of maintaining “moderately loose” monetary policy in the months ahead, according to the report released late Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“At the high schools. The county executive hasn’t taken a strong enough stance against it, in my opinion. And my opinion counts. At least today.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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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