was positioning
- past progressive of position.
Example Sentences
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With 3:36 remaining in a 10-point game, Doncic was positioning himself for a potential rebound under the rim when Clippers gaurd Kris Dunn shoved him in the back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
By signaling its intent to tackle such sweeping issues, the court was positioning itself to deliver a truly transformative decision.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2025
By stepping behind the counter, he wasn’t just cosplaying the everyman; he was positioning himself as the real one.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025
And the MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland denied he was positioning himself or another figure to be a future party leader.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2024
The tall engineer had taken the replacement gauge from his pack and was positioning it into the snow on the surface of the snow pack.
From The Thirst Quenchers by Raphael, Rick
