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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

As the athletes were positioning themselves for the post-contest pictures, Kingsbury looked almost confused where to stand and had to switch places with Horishima.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

As they were positioning a cruiser behind McCoy’s vehicle, he began moving and looked at the uniformed officers, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2019

None of the poll participants who answered a special question on the subject said they were positioning for an EU break-up in the near-term, but several acknowledged this was a future possibility.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2017

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