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positon

American  
[pahz-uh-tahn] / ˈpɑz əˌtɑn /

noun

  • positons
    plural
  1. Obsolete. positron.


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Through the restructuring, BuzzFeed’s leaders said, the company will aim to grow its audience and bolster its positon in free streaming content.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

"The failure to render aid by taking him out of the prone positon… was unreasonable and contrary to generally accepted practices"

From Fox News ● Apr. 12, 2021

Chun, whose official positon is Yale’s director of athletics, physical education, and recreation, will oversee 35 varsity teams as well as intramural and club sports, and the school’s athletic facilities.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 1, 2018

With Dotson out, senior Nate DeRider filled his positon at middle linebacker.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2017

They made during the day, three charges upon the batteries of the enemy, suffering very heavy losses, and holding their positon at nightfall with the other troops on the right of our lines.

From The American Union Speaker by John D. (John Dudley) Philbrick

Since settling in Queenstown Dotcom has been tweeting regularly, and is now recruiting for a range of positons.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 26, 2018

Tennessee’s depth chart at the skill positons bears no resemblance to the offense that Jones inherited.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 14, 2015

The retail center announced at its opening that it expected that more than 900 retail management and sales positons would be created.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2015

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