But by traveling early and speaking out, General Powell established a position against just this policy, putting the State Department squarely in favor of sanctions reform, not overthrow.
In a series of acquisitions in the 1970s, Philips established a position in the American consumer electronics market, starting with the purchase of television maker Magnavox in 1974.
"They've established a position in the smartphone and tablet areas," Mr. Levy said, "and their coverage of team sports truly attracted us.
The new Opera House Deutsche Operr Berlin) was opened in West Berlin in 1961, and it quickly established a position as one of the leading opera houses of the Western world.
When England made 629 for six in their first innings, they had established a position from which history suggested it was impossible to lose but they flirted heavily with the possibility until the match ended, gloomily, as the fine weather of the first four days gave way to heavy cloud and bad light.
In Section II, 2, of the Rules of the N.B.A., it reads: "If a defensive player or offensive player has established a position on the floor and his opponent initiates contact that results in the dislodging of the opponent, a foul should be called IMMEDIATELY.
Establishing a position is one thing; keeping it is another.
"We need them, and John Terry, to set a good example, to hold their hands up and accept responsibility, and re-establish a position which is credible".
