take a position

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

to move into a place or stance

positionVERB + position

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take

Examples (10)

  • The soldiers took a defensive position near the bridge.
  • She took a strong position against the new policy.
  • Photographers took a position close to the stage.
  • He took an extreme position on the political issue.
  • Please take a position in the center of the room.
  • The government took a firm position on trade.
  • We decided to take a neutral position in the dispute.
  • The sniper took a position on the rooftop.
  • It is vital to take a position based on principles.
  • The guards took a position at the main entrance.