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third position

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noun

Ballet.
  1. a position in which the feet overlap at the heels with the toes pointing out in opposite directions to the left and right.


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Bass has led nearly every public opinion poll in the race, with Pratt and Raman trading places for second and third position.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Sakamoto had been looking for a fairytale Olympic swansong and had been well-positioned just 1.48 points behind 17-year-old teammate Ami Nakai after Tuesday's short programme, with Liu in third position.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Given that I am listed as a trustee in the third position, what rights do I have to be notified of any legal changes that may occur?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

The star now has the top three-selling albums of the year in her home country, with her re-recorded version of 2010's Speak Now in third position.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

Hazel looked down at her feet, poised in perfect third position, and then undid them and followed her mom into the kitchen.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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