as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioning Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery into producing key chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, targeting another import-dependent Nigerian market and positioning the business as a major player in the global supply chain. —
Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 Correa walked, positioning perhaps the hottest hitter in baseball as the potential tying run. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026 Progressive leaders of mostly small to mid-sized countries held a rally in Barcelona on Saturday, reflecting an emerging coalition of middle powers positioning themselves as alternatives to nationalist politics. —Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Redwood Materials will handle system integration and energy management, positioning the setup as a flexible storage solution for manufacturing sites with high and variable electricity demand. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Spectators with cameras camped out in both parking lots, positioning themselves for the best possible views. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 These efforts are positioning the country as a key node in global supply chains. —Angela Chitkara, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 GoPro is positioning it as an action cinema camera that blends imaging capabilities usually found in professional systems with a robust, small form factor. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 The deal comes as technology companies ramp up spending on AI infrastructure and digital transformation, with Samsung SDS positioning itself to capture surging demand for artificial intelligence services. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 Correa walked, positioning perhaps the hottest hitter in baseball as the potential tying run. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026 Progressive leaders of mostly small to mid-sized countries held a rally in Barcelona on Saturday, reflecting an emerging coalition of middle powers positioning themselves as alternatives to nationalist politics. —Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Redwood Materials will handle system integration and energy management, positioning the setup as a flexible storage solution for manufacturing sites with high and variable electricity demand. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Spectators with cameras camped out in both parking lots, positioning themselves for the best possible views. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 These efforts are positioning the country as a key node in global supply chains. —Angela Chitkara, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 GoPro is positioning it as an action cinema camera that blends imaging capabilities usually found in professional systems with a robust, small form factor. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 The deal comes as technology companies ramp up spending on AI infrastructure and digital transformation, with Samsung SDS positioning itself to capture surging demand for artificial intelligence services. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).— James Sullivan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan faces Youcheng Park and connects directly to the waterfront promenade, placing it squarely within the city’s fast-evolving riverfront.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The friend is just placing a call, which your wife can either ignore or ask to be voice-only.— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Inside the Chicago city limits, that toll-free number will connect you to the city’s utility locating program.— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Spotting a fungus or an insect is more challenging than locating a weed, and the company needs some technical improvements to be able to automatically eliminate those problems in the field.— Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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