position of strength
noun phrase
: a position that gives an advantage
negotiating from a position of strength
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And Ukrainians themselves are ready to end the war—but from a position of strength.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Cornerback An area of concern heading into training camp last year looks to be a position of strength this year.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
Maybe giving Ivan Barbashev $5 million was a bad idea — who knew?
Vegas may not be done yet and can still operate from a position of strength, its defense, to clean things up at forward.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Understanding how each country operates in these spaces is key to negotiating from a position of strength.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Cornerback An area of concern heading into training camp last year looks to be a position of strength this year.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
Maybe giving Ivan Barbashev $5 million was a bad idea — who knew?
Vegas may not be done yet and can still operate from a position of strength, its defense, to clean things up at forward.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Understanding how each country operates in these spaces is key to negotiating from a position of strength.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Position of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20strength. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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