- present participle of position.
positioning
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Flick sees them capable of controlling matches through positioning, possession and reading of the game rather than athleticism.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
These include using an appropriate cuff size, supporting the back, keeping the feet flat on the floor with the legs uncrossed, and positioning the arm correctly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
The U.S. has also shifted its positioning from constraint of yen weakness to guiding the yen stronger, Citi says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
A team led by Parag Thatte said current investor positioning in megacap growth and tech stocks is more crowded than 80% of market history, but still below a peak of 99% in June.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
I stretch my jaw, and Kylie leans in, positioning the mold over my bottom teeth.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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