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The phrase "a position he held" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a specific job or role that someone occupied in the past.
Example: "During his career, he was known for his leadership skills in a position he held at the company for over a decade."
Alternatives: "a role he occupied" or "a job he had".
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He advanced to professor of pathology in 1960, a position he held until 1968.
In 1995 he was elected mayor of Lyon, a position he held until 2001.
In 1996 he succeeded Castillo Peraza as the PAN president, a position he held until 1999.
In 1905 Garnier was appointed architect of Lyon, a position he held until 1919.
In 1989 Karroubi was elected speaker of the Majles, a position he held until 1992.
As secretary to the governor, Mr. Schwartz will return to a position he held under Gov.
Poberezny was elected president of the EAA, a position he held until his retirement in 1989.
James Monroe commissioned Clark territorial governor of Missouri, a position he held from 1813 to 1820.
Napoleon appointed him director of the imperial foundry, a position he held until his death.
In 1987 he became President of Trinity College Oxford, a position he held until 1996.
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Kaulbach succeeded Cornelius in 1843 as the academy's director a position he held for 25 years.
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