Meaning & use
stance
A publicly stated opinion or attitude on a particular issue, or the way a person stands.
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The senator's stance on the new tax law surprised many of her supporters.
The golfer adjusted his stance before taking the final swing.
A note on using this word
Stance applies both to a physical posture, especially in sports, and figuratively to a firmly held opinion or position.
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