position
noun
condition with reference to place; location; situation.
are positioning
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present progressiveof position.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But many utilities with data-center businesses, for example, are positioning themselves to see double-digit percentage earnings growth for years to come.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
“The build in short exposure during a strong price advance suggests traders are positioning against the momentum, a setup that often increases volatility as positioning becomes more crowded,” the firm warns.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
Traders are positioning for a roughly 8% swing in the share price, higher or lower, after earnings and through Friday, according to Cboe Global Markets data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Younger candidates are positioning themselves as better equipped to address contemporary challenges and represent the party’s evolving base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
As it is, the French are positioning themselves as distinct underdogs, describing their team as "ambitious outsiders" aiming to "put themselves in the best possible position to compete with the world's top three".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
