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The word "posturing" is correct and is often used in written English
It can be used to describe someone who is trying to look powerful or impressive, even if they do not actually have any such power or influence. For example, "The young politician was engaging in empty posturing to try and influence the voters."
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posturing
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The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
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The so-called Golden Triangle - Montenapo (as it's nicknamed), della Spiga and Sant Andrea - is the setting for a good deal of preening and posturing.
However, Obama's administration should be praised for at least reframing the rhetoric and ideological vision of America's intentions in the Middle East, away from the archaic and reactionary "us versus them" posturing to a more inclusive, conciliatory partnership fostered by mutual interests.
We can take some comfort in knowing that the latest wheezes, to refuse out of work and housing benefits to any young person not in employment or training, may simply be posturing.
More specifically, Gordon Brown, aided and abetted by his macho, posturing spin doctors, has now shown his true colours.
However, demands to boycott a big Commonwealth summit to be held in Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, in November may grow too strong to resist.Tamil politicians are indeed posturing ahead of India's general elections in 2014.
India's security grumbles are partly posturing.
The White House needs to stop posturing about a new regulator and get moving on a break-up plan for Freddie and Fannie.
In 2009 it was 24th.More than anything, businesses have hated the uncertainty of the weeks of posturing over the debt, which has caused many of them to put their plans on hold.
As the violence escalated, Mr Goldberg was expelled for allegedly fomenting rebellion.Bolivia can hardly afford this posturing.
It is time for America's law-makers to stop posturing and start appropriating.Sadly, they are not getting the message.
As politicians begin posturing ahead of next year's federal election, many find populism is safer.
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