position
noun
condition with reference to place; location; situation.
were positioning
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past progressiveof position.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps more interesting, however, is that as stocks were gaining, investors were positioning themselves for volatility.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
Job openings figures are due later on Tuesday, followed by broader labour data and the ISM survey on Friday, and bond traders were positioning for a soft turn in the numbers.
From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2023
Schneider expressed concern about where the Yankees were positioning their first and third base coaches, saying his team had spoken to the commissioner’s office about the issue.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2023
Folks were positioning the Lakers as the playoff team nobody wants to face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
Nevertheless, Alderson said the Mets were in a different circumstance than in past years, when they were positioning themselves for the future.
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2014
