stance

noun

ˈstan(t)s

chiefly Scotland

: station

: site

: a way of standing or being placed : posture

: intellectual or emotional attitude

took an antiwar stance

: the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing

: the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And China's tough stance on Covid-19 lockdowns is putting pressure on the world's second-largest economy.

WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 What about taking a strong stance on automatic weapons and revising school safety plans to eliminate guns and senseless murder?

Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The British royal family has a tradition of staying as removed from policy affairs as possible, and to voice a neutral stance on potentially divisive political issues.

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 The company turned the beauty industry on its head with a bold stance on inclusivity, offering 40 foundation shades without coaxing.

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 In a new ad, Herschel Walker attacks Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams over their stance on race.

Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 But anti-communist internationalism on the right also helps explain Reagan’s comparatively genial stance on immigration.

Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night.

Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pro-life groups have been sharply critical of O'Rourke's stance on the issue.

Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

instances 1 of 2

noun

plural of instance

as in examples

one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised

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instances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of instance

as in cites

to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes

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as in mentions

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude

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ignores
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as in illustrates

to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel

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obscures
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单词	instances
释义	stance noun ˈstan(t)s 1 chiefly Scotland a : station b : site 2 a : a way of standing or being placed : posture b : intellectual or emotional attitude took an antiwar stance 3 a : the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing b : the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates Synonyms attitude carriage poise posture station See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web And China's tough stance on Covid-19 lockdowns is putting pressure on the world's second-largest economy. WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 What about taking a strong stance on automatic weapons and revising school safety plans to eliminate guns and senseless murder? Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The British royal family has a tradition of staying as removed from policy affairs as possible, and to voice a neutral stance on potentially divisive political issues. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 The company turned the beauty industry on its head with a bold stance on inclusivity, offering 40 foundation shades without coaxing. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 In a new ad, Herschel Walker attacks Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams over their stance on race. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 But anti-communist internationalism on the right also helps explain Reagan’s comparatively genial stance on immigration. Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Pro-life groups have been sharply critical of O'Rourke's stance on the issue. Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English stance, staunce, from Middle French estance position, posture, stay, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin stantia, from Latin stant-, stans, present participle of stare* to stand First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing stance open stance closed stance open stance closed stance Kids Definition stance noun ˈstans : way of standing : posture … he positioned my body for the perfect ski stance. Ann M. Martin, Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation instances 1 of 2 noun plural of instance as in examples one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like this is just one instance of his repeated failure to do what he promised Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance examples cases specimens samples illustrations exemplifications indications prototypes exemplars representatives cases in point paradigms manifestations archetypes cross sections evidences signs classics microcosms loci classici instances 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of instance 1 as in cites to give as an example instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes Synonyms & Similar Words cites mentions references quotes adduces documents sources names specifies illustrates represents exemplifies bears out adverts (to) corroborates validates refers (to) touches (on or upon) substantiates 2 as in mentions to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude Synonyms & Similar Words mentions cites notices specifies names notes quotes indicates indicates suggests implies adverts (to) signals drops explains refers (to) intimates infers touches (on or upon) introduces denominates pronounces announces signifies intends designates broadcasts points (out) sounds interposes spells out publishes alludes (to) interpolates hints (at) interjects worms clarifies insinuates advertises declares broaches brings up explicates publicizes infiltrates elucidates proclaims clears (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignores neglects disregards forgets slights overlooks passes over overpasses See More 3 as in illustrates to show or make clear by using examples instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel Synonyms & Similar Words illustrates demonstrates exemplifies explains mentions cites quotes specifies adduces names details analyzes clarifies lists explicates interprets spells out elucidates enumerates expounds construes simplifies edifies breaks down illuminates clears (up) enlightens Antonyms & Near Antonyms obscures clouds blurs beclouds darkens confuses fogs muddies perplexes puzzles See More
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