Sentence examples for an equivocal position from inspiring English sources

The Aileses have come to occupy an equivocal position in their new community, where they are seen as both patrons and provocateurs.

He took an equivocal position in a 2004 decision on the question of whether courts may ever consider claims of political gerrymandering.

Since American troops toppled the Hussein government 16 months ago, Ayatollah Sistani has been careful to maintain an equivocal position on American military actions, usually condemning any use of force, by the Americans or the rebels.

But the sweeping changes required by the EU and the IMF are unlikely to happen, at least in the short term.Mr Samaras, as opposition leader, has taken an equivocal position.

But the sweeping changes required by the EU and IMF are unlikely to happen, at least in the medium-term.Mr Samaras has taken an equivocal position, arguing against the means of austerity rather than the end of budget targets.

Murphy takes an equivocal position on the value of building obsolescence into houses: He insists he isn't celebrating transience, but it's clear he sees no harm in it.

This sketchy group biography could not have a better title, but Mr. Gottlieb takes an oddly equivocal position toward his material.

This started to change last year as the United States itself moved to a more equivocal position.

The people entering this industry will be in a very equivocal position, and I suggest they keep their heads down.

If the government had been prepared to be more flexible the BBC would have been in a more difficult, equivocal position.

Thus, when Frederick departed in the summer of 1228 with the remainder of his forces, he was in the equivocal position of a Crusader under the ban of the church.