fourth position

American  

noun

Ballet.

1. a position in which the feet are at right angles to the direction of the body, the toes pointing out, with one foot forward and the other foot back.

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Etymology

Origin of fourth position

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

While they are still well placed in fourth position in the English top flight, as they aim to secure a Champions League berth next term, success in the Europa League would also deliver the same outcome.

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GB figure skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finish the rhythm dance in fourth position with their Spice Girls-inspired performance.

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Phoenix's third win sees them move above London Spirit and Southern Brave to take fourth position, while Originals slip to the bottom of the standings on net run-rate.

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Verstappen had kept fourth position by taking to the escape road after the two had made light contact while Russell tried a passing move.

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Dutch star Bol, 25, took over in fourth position but delivered the title ahead of Belgium in a time of three minutes 15.63 seconds to loud cheers inside the Omnisport Stadium.

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