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positional

American  
[puh-zish-uhn-uhl] / pəˈzɪʃ ən əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, regarding, or dependent on position.

  2. unmoving or moving very little.


Example Sentences

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But Golden State was deep at the wing position, making Martin expendable with its other positional needs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

His positional awareness has also earned praise although his work-rate and desire to cover as much ground as possible mean he often tires himself out - a potential backhanded compliment.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

What the Ravens didn’t count on was another team straying so far positional norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper and Tom Roebuck make way as Borthwick opts for a number of positional changes in response.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

He was an intense and brilliant young man who possessed a great positional sense.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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