Sentence examples for position in the face of from inspiring English sources
Their attempts to defend their position in the face of questioning from MPs have ended in humiliation and embarrassment.
All of which may be an understandable political position in the face of unrest about immigration in the UK.
The moves helped the company solidify its underlying capital position in the face of huge losses on soured mortgages.
Mitsubishi had been sought a partnership to shore up its capital position in the face of brutal worldwide competition in the market for small and medium-sized cars.
Fitch cited "the difficulties Enron faces in managing its liquidity position in the face of an erosion in investor confidence" and said that it would consider further downgrades.
Novak Djokovic is reported to have turned to a spiritual guru who specialises in meditation and extremely long hugs as he bids to hold on to his world No1 position in the face of a serious challenge from Andy Murray.
Governments do tend to moderate policy positions in the face of student dissent – Howard was well aware that the politicised student of today is the political opponent of tomorrow, hence his motivation for the assault on student unions.
On Facebook, many of my Army friends have voiced their frustration over the Iraqi Army – once trained by us – after they abandoned their positions in the face of a relatively tiny force.
The combination had been proposed as a way for the two exchanges, which have been fighting over trading rights, to retain their dominant positions in the face of increasing electronic competition.
If his son has the courage to champion such positions in the face of conservative opposition within his party, he has given little indication of it in his campaign so far.
LONDON — A much anticipated parliamentary hearing on large severance payments made by the BBC created modest heat and rather less light on Monday, with key actors defending their positions in the face of legislators' incredulity.
