Sentences with position
po·si·tion
P p - The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the coastguard.
- Hold the upper back and neck in an erect position to give support for the head.
- Position applies to any specific employment for salary or wages, but often connotes white-collar or professional employment; , situation now usually refers to a position that is open or to one that is desired [situation wanted as instructor]; office refers to a position of authority or trust, especially in government or a corporation; a , post2 is a position or office that carries heavy responsibilities, esp. one to which a person is appointed; , job1 is now the common, comprehensive equivalent for any of the preceding terms
- Position trailing plants near the edges and in the sides of the basket to hang down. [VERB noun preposition]
- ...the position of older people in society. [+ of]
- He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the Arts Council.
- Agassi and Sampras resumed their battle for the world's No. 1 position, both winning their opening matches.
- He's going to be in a very difficult position indeed if things go badly for him.
- He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues. [+ on]
- The U.N. system will be in a position to support the extensive relief efforts needed.
- He took up a position to the rear
- The telescope is in position for use
- The corpse was found in a sitting position
- What's your position on this issue?
- A long position
- In a sitting position
- His position on foreign aid
- The ship's position
- The players are in position
- To jockey for position
- A man of position
- To apply for a teaching position
- Open position
- A fortified position.
- Out of position.
- To be in an awkward position; to bargain from a position of strength.
- He has a position to maintain in the community.
- A person of wealth and position.
- A position in a bank.
- The relative position of the hands of a clock.
- To be in a sitting position.
- One's position on a controversial topic.
- He took a large position in defense stocks.