The phrase "a solid position in" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a strong or secure standing in a particular field, organization, or situation.
Example: "After years of hard work, she has established a solid position in the company as a trusted leader."
Alternatives: "a strong standing in" or "a firm foothold in".
Bankers Trust gave Deutsche Bank a solid position in arranging midsize mergers and securities trading.
Jacobs is an industry leader with 60,000 employees worldwide and 2011 revenues of over $10 billion, with a solid position in the market that reflects their strength and heritage.
The Amex has never been a strong competitor to the New York Stock Exchange in trading stocks but has long had a solid position in options and in recent years has become the leader in the trading of exchange-traded funds, a growing business.
Analysts said that the combination made sense, given Cap Gemini's strong presence in Europe, while Ernst & Young has a solid position in the United States and Germany, a European market where Cap Gemini has been struggling to develop a significant presence.
That accomplishment aside, Intel still maintains a solid position in the notebook market.
Scientific competence is no longer sufficient to obtain a solid position in the current market.
After 4... c6 5 Bg5, White is ahead in development, but Black's thought is that he can slowly neutralize that lead and realize a solid position, much as in a Caro-Kann.
'We're in a solid position following two consecutive appearances in the Champions League group stages.
What was found is that there is tremendous opportunity in the Martial Arts marketplace and that the dojo is in a solid position not only to exist, but thrive in the Martial Arts industry.
Since Mussina had a subpar performance and the Yankees produced two hits off Wakefield, the Red Sox are in a solid position, with their best starters (Derek Lowe and Pedro Martínez) going in Game 2 tonight and Game 3 on Saturday.
This at least gives Labour a reasonably solid position in the weeks remaining until 7 May.
