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The phrase "a position that was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific role or status that existed in the past.
Example: "She held a position that was crucial to the project's success."
Alternatives: "a role that was" or "a status that was".
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It would be irresponsible to wait for a position that was not recoverable and then act.
It was a position that was to cost him – and some say his city – dearly.
"Well, they did, initially, but they had a position that was not legally sound," he added.
So he began to occupy a position that was more isolated".
He showed political courage and good judgement in sticking to a position that was ultimately vindicated.
"I'm an old man who has been ostracized for taking a position that was unpopular," Mr. Beck, 71, said.
The new guidelines also state that babies should not be placed on their sides to sleep, a position that was previously considered acceptable.
Ms. Baron, 61, fills a position that was held by Phyllis Grann, Penguin Putnam's chief executive, who also ran G. P. Putnam.
Palin believes abortion is a crime even in the case of rape and incest (a position that was too draconian even for the voters of South Dakota).
Mr. Singh on Monday said he assumed full responsibility for the actions of the coal ministry and denied any wrongdoing – a position that was blistered by B.J.P. lawmakers.
After 1945 he became a convinced anti-communist, a position that was the dominant influence on his later conduct of foreign policy.
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