How to Use position of strength in a Sentence

position of strength

noun phrase
Definition of position of strengthnext
  • And Ukrainians themselves are ready to end the war—but from a position of strength.
    — Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
  • While all of that gives Grant leverage, the Blazers do sit in a position of strength.
    — Afentres, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The Bengals are working from a position of strength in this draft.
    — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2023
  • How this position rates vs. the rest of the league: Very good — this is a position of strength for New England.
    — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2023
  • Since the Christian Democrats won seats while the two others lost, von der Leyen can do so from a position of strength.
    — Samuel Petrequin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024
  • That is the opposite of dealing from a position of strength.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Those six wins not only paid for the failures but propelled our business to a position of strength.
    — William Wolfram, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Drew Sanders Linebacker is already a position of strength.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The fact is, Katz added, that the autoworkers are bargaining from a position of strength, and as thus are likely to earn many — but not all — of their demands.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Start from a position of strength and quantify your request.
    — Robin Ryan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Cornerback An area of concern heading into training camp last year looks to be a position of strength this year.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
  • Milley suggested that Ukraine is now in a position of strength and that this winter might be the moment to consider peace talks with Russia.
    — Vladislav Zubok, Foreign Affairs, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Japan’s preparing billions of dollars in subsidies as part of a push to triple domestic production of chips by 2030. ‘’The point is to make the most of this position of strength.
    — Yuki Furukawa and Winnie Hsu, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2023
  • Some believe that the studios and streaming companies, which have been laying off thousands of employees, are in a position of strength in this strike.
    — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2023
  • Our position of strength is an advantage for every part of this company.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 July 2023
  • Plus, having Venus in a position of strength bodes well for any cultural excursions that are planned for November.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The conference wasn’t particularly working from a position of strength, with the threat of more realignment on the horizon and concerns about whether the Big 12 would survive long-term.
    — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2024
  • With the building recapitalized, Trump would be able to renegotiate with the Germans from a position of strength.
    — Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Harris’ background does, however, give her a real platform to talk about crime and quality of life in America from a position of strength, DeRosa said.
    — Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
  • From this position of strength, the benefits that Fortune 500s are seeing can extend out and begin to impact society.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Success would have given Zelensky a chance to negotiate with Putin from a position of strength, potentially dictating the terms of a deal to the Russians.
    — Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
  • Trump enters Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee from a position of strength, ahead in a presidential race that is his to lose as long as Biden remains his opponent.
    — Candy Woodall, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
  • In one season, the Colts offensive line has gone from a position of need to a position of strength; Indianapolis does not have any glaring holes up front heading into the offseason.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Now, having put on a solid display in the recent Republican debate, DeSantis will likely hope to return to the campaign trail from a position of strength.
    — Nicholas Nehamas, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Even amidst macro uncertainty, EA is operating from a position of strength.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Zelenskyy does need to retain Western support to negotiate from a position of strength.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Some goals may need to be refined, but short-term responses should support the achievement of strategic goals even when they are modified so that the organization is in a position of strength when the economy rebounds.
    — Jim Deloach, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The Palmetto State entered 2024 from a position of strength: Key industries are booming, and the stars are aligning for the Southeastern state to capitalize on long-term migration patterns.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Every candidate should enter an interview from a position of strength.
    — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Despite dire predictions, WBD is working from a position of strength, Malone insisted.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024

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