postures

noun

Definition of posturesnext
plural of posture
1
as in stances
a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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2
as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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  1. stances
  2. situations
  3. attitudes
  4. deals
Noun
  • While many Silicon Valley leaders espoused pro-Democrat views especially during the Obama years, Sacks became increasingly vocal in his conservative stances, especially around the Russia-Ukraine war and fighting censorship on tech platforms.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tangent Sanders’ comment about Kennedy is a rare instance of a senior Democratic leader praising one of the health secretary nominee’s stances.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stances
Noun
  • Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For these situations, the use of canopies can provide a fix.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of situations
Noun
  • Embed this safety culture at all levels of your organization to influence the attitudes and behaviors of every employee.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This debate will change if—and only if public attitudes change.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deals
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