preferred position
Americannoun
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Marcus Smith, who started at fly-half in the opening round defeat by Ireland, had a solid game from full-back but will be targeting a return to his preferred position.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
Even as he continued to play out of his preferred position.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024
Palmer’s preferred position is off the right, but he has shown for Chelsea he can play anywhere across the front line, and in a deeper midfield position.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
She would have preferred position in a son-in-law to any distinction appreciable to the general, but wanting that it was fit he should be distinguished in the way he chose.
From The Story of a Play A Novel by Howells, William Dean
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