"understand the stance" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
Example: As a journalist, it is important to understand the stance of both sides in order to accurately report on a contentious issue.
"Heading up a company that helps copyright owners to protect their intellectual property and revenue streams generated from it, I understand the stance that the Premier League is taking and believe that they have no viable alternative if they are to maintain a sustainable licensing business".
Egypt's coach, Bob Bradley, has voiced his support for a resumption of the league, though he does understand the stance taken by the Ultras and other supporters.
I'm getting antsy to travel a bit (I haven't been outside of a 90-mile radius since Thanksgiving), and I'm starting to understand the stance some of my other fellow students have: Leave the immediate vicinity of the lab at least once a month.
"He congratulated me on winning and hoped I understood the stance he took," Martin said.
The Portuguese said he understood the stance of Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, who said Sterling would not be sold.
We realised that we did not fully understand the EDL stance in York and, from what we could make out, that they did not fully understand us either.
"In order for us to understand the principled stance she takes, you have to see how brutally bad the rape was," Mr. Chase said.
Like any customer visiting his main arms dealer, Assad praised Russian actions in Georgia, explaining that "we understand the Russian stance and the Russian military response as a result of the provocations which took place.
The next moves developing good ideas and carrying them out will be very much harder for him to make, since almost all the Russians involved, in the foreign-policy and defence establishments, either do not understand the new stance or disagree with it vehemently.The president has allies in the new business elite, especially those members of it who have global ambitions.
Nonetheless, there is scope to understand the defensive stance of these traits.
"We fully understand the RFU stance on this matter, and will convene our own internal investigation to procure a full understanding of the matter in question, the outcome of which will determine any further action.
