How to Use position of strength in a Sentence

position of strength

noun phrase

• Since the Christian Democrats won seats while the two others lost, von der Leyen can do so from a position of strength.
  — Samuel Petrequin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024
• While all of that gives Grant leverage, the Blazers do sit in a position of strength.
  — Afentres, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
• The Bengals are working from a position of strength in this draft.
  — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2023
• How this position rates vs. the rest of the league: Very good — this is a position of strength for New England.
  — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023
• That is the opposite of dealing from a position of strength.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
• Drew Sanders Linebacker is already a position of strength.
  — David Moore, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
• The fact is, Katz added, that the autoworkers are bargaining from a position of strength, and as thus are likely to earn many — but not all — of their demands.
  — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2023
• Start from a position of strength and quantify your request.
  — Robin Ryan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• Milley suggested that Ukraine is now in a position of strength and that this winter might be the moment to consider peace talks with Russia.
  — Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2022
• Japan’s preparing billions of dollars in subsidies as part of a push to triple domestic production of chips by 2030. ‘’The point is to make the most of this position of strength.
  — Yuki Furukawa and Winnie Hsu, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2023
• Some believe that the studios and streaming companies, which have been laying off thousands of employees, are in a position of strength in this strike.
  — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2023
• Our position of strength is an advantage for every part of this company.
  — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 July 2023
• Plus, having Venus in a position of strength bodes well for any cultural excursions that are planned for November.
  — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2023
• The conference wasn’t particularly working from a position of strength, with the threat of more realignment on the horizon and concerns about whether the Big 12 would survive long-term.
  — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2024
• From this position of strength, the benefits that Fortune 500s are seeing can extend out and begin to impact society.
  — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
• In one season, the Colts offensive line has gone from a position of need to a position of strength; Indianapolis does not have any glaring holes up front heading into the offseason.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
• Now, having put on a solid display in the recent Republican debate, DeSantis will likely hope to return to the campaign trail from a position of strength.
  — Nicholas Nehamas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2023
• Even amidst macro uncertainty, EA is operating from a position of strength.
  — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Mar. 2023
• Zelenskyy does need to retain Western support to negotiate from a position of strength.
  — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
• Some goals may need to be refined, but short-term responses should support the achievement of strategic goals even when they are modified so that the organization is in a position of strength when the economy rebounds.
  — Jim Deloach, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
• The Palmetto State entered 2024 from a position of strength: Key industries are booming, and the stars are aligning for the Southeastern state to capitalize on long-term migration patterns.
  — Tami Luhby, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024
• Every candidate should enter an interview from a position of strength.
  — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2023
• The club had an opportunity to build from a position of strength, but instead made poor coaching appointments — twice — and spent not inconsiderable amounts of money, poorly, in the transfer market.
  — Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
• This means that policymakers considering how to regulate the technology are in a position of strength, not one of weakness.
  — Helen Toner, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2023
• McNair reiterated his desire to set Sacramento up for long-term and sustainable success, saying a prudent approach to team building now could put the Kings in a position of strength later.
  — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2024
• Whereas engagement involves enticing one’s opponent to the negotiating table, containment starts by building up capabilities and then pursuing diplomacy from a position of strength.
  — Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
• Success would have given Zelensky a chance to negotiate with Putin from a position of strength, potentially dictating the terms of a deal to the Russians.
  — Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024

Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024