Assad's rejection not only represents a defiant stance in the face of U.S. attempts to bring to heel the Syrian regime, but also it increases suspicions of Syrian culpability in the murder of Hariri.
It's unclear at this point whether Duterte's new political realignment with China represents a bargaining stance with the U.S. or the beginning of a new, tectonic realignment in the international relations of Southeast Asia.
This represents a strong stance that could appear paternalistic and an interference with good reporting practices but the onus of responsible reporting does not lie exclusively upon journalists.
Within the Supermodern/iconic scenario, and following what was by then called "the cultural component of architecture",7 the figure of Maurice Nio represents an original stance.
However, the inclusion of wrestling represents a shift in stance from the IOC.
Although the word certainly may imply 'I think' in this context, such an implication can only represent a hidden stance, as by using certainly, as opposed to I think, the speaker or writer can be less likely to be directly blamed for his or her assessment.
But U.S. officials and some commentators said the charges by the DOJ represent a firm stance against what they describe as the illegitimate use of cyber espionage to gain an advantage for companies in competitive markets.
Its stance represents a reversal from only a month ago, when Ron Gettelfinger, the union president, warned that an equity player might "strip and flip" Chrysler, selling off its most valuable parts for a quick profit.
The cops may well have been reacting to provocation, but their alleged brutality represents a chilling snap from a stance of edgy tolerance to something more violent.
The cops may well have been reacting to provocation, but their alleged brutality represents a chilling snap from a stance of edgy tolerance to something far more draconian.
