upright stance

collocation in English

meaningsofuprightandstance

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upright
adjective
uk
/ˈʌp.raɪt/us
/ˈʌp.raɪt/
straight up ...
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stance
noun[C]
uk
/stɑːns/us
/stæns/
a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly ...
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(Definition ofuprightandstancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We suffer spinal problems because the spinal column was not designed originally for anuprightstance.
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On land, it has the typicaluprightstanceof an auk.
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The legs are short and set well back on the body giving the bird itsuprightstanceon land.
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The pews date from 1911 when they were adjusted to a lessuprightstanceto improve comfort.
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He has anuprightstanceon issues that have to do with the state, civil society, freedom of expression, and democracy.
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Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, anuprightstance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet.
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By 1986, the sedan used a three box design with anuprightstance, more prominent grille, and a two-tone body.
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In a fullyuprightstance, the boxer stands with the legs shoulder-width apart and the rear foot a half-step in front of the lead man.
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Famous for hisuprightstance, a high bat-lift and heavy bat he became one of the most prolific run scorers top-class cricket has ever seen.
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On land, penguins use their tails and wings to maintain balance for theiruprightstance.
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He had anuprightstanceand was known for his trademark leg glancing and placement of the ball.
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But he turned himself into a highly effective lower middle-order batsman with a veryuprightstanceand a correct batting style.
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When the human form is reached, consciousness is fully developed and asserts itself through the ideal medium in a fullyuprightstance.
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They perch in a veryuprightstanceand the wingtip almost reaches the tail.
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Shrikes make regular use of exposed perch sites, where they adopt a conspicuousuprightstance.
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They have short legs and anuprightstancewhile perched.
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