preferred position
Americannoun
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He began his return at Bristol on the wing but Bears' director of rugby Pat Lam has moved him to full-back during the season and Rees-Zammit says this is now his preferred position.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
One of the reasons Mbappe is not playing in his preferred position is so Ancelotti can deploy Vinicius Jr on the left and Jude Bellingham on the right.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
Even as he continued to play out of his preferred position.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024
The narrowing of his eyes and the smile were small indications of the mental gymnastics Anthony Davis still seems to be playing when he was asked about his preferred position for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023
This preferred position, this assured possession of a sole and undivided privilege is of the essence of imperialism.
From American World Policies by Weyl, Walter E.
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