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Recent Examples of posture The insole uses their special three-zone comfort technology that supplies arch support, posture alignment, and extra stability. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 The ergonomic and contoured design, particularly the hollow center and varying slopes, is specifically engineered to help prevent awkward sleeping postures that can lead to pain and discomfort. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 With international pressure mounting and Russia showing no signs of de-escalation, the next phase of U.S. involvement may hinge on whether Trump resumes paused aid shipments, and whether Zelensky’s push for more support can shift Washington’s current posture. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025 The erosion of trust in the United States among its allies would then make future coalition-building efforts more difficult, weakening the United States’ strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for posture
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Noun
  • Most analysts on Wall Street have joined the analyst in taking a bullish stance on the name, as 56 out of 62 analysts in all have a strong buy or buy rating, per LSEG data.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • Remaining neutral might be seen as a stance in itself.
    Esau McCaulley, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
  • In both instances, the German returned to soccer within months of starting her treatment, citing her need to take her mind off the situation.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.
    Shaun Goodwin July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • The Bottom Line: Zayas vs. Garcia Zayas' potential ascent to championship status is happening in the right fight.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • China currently refuses to engage with President Lai, with Chinese officials branding him as a separatist and supporter of Taiwan's current status.
    Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • By the end of the original 10-year deal, MLS rights may very well be worth at least what Apple paid for them – especially as sports increasingly dominate live TV.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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