Recent Examples on the WebAnd 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