stress position

British  

noun

1. an enforced body position, applied esp in the interrogation of detainees, which causes the victim pain by concentrating a large amount of his or her weight on a small number of muscles, joints, etc

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Example Sentences

It said there was not one factor causing the crisis, citing the Covid-19 pandemic, smartphones, health issues and the current jobs market, which has seen a sharp drop in the number of entry-level positions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

According to one of his studies, professions most exposed to AI, such as software developers and data analysts, reduced job postings after the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, particularly for entry-level positions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

With all manner of industries constricting and AI threatening entry-level positions, many people have become delivery drivers, full-time or as an economically necessary side gig.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

So it seems, looking at our data, like the picture for entry-level positions might not be that bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

To fill entry-level positions at these facilities, recruiters have found local workers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024