When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a bad position.
She knows the person that owns the club, who decided to organize a private party for her 18th birthday. I wish [I was] in her position. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
I found our position on the map.
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position.
I like [this restaurant] because of [its] position, the old town, and most of all because the owner is a friend of mine so that the bill is not too expensive for me! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)
a kneeling position
I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position.
Keep the bottles in an upright position.
Four hundred kms in that [un]comfortable position was terrible for us. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play?
It's a basketball club and all those guys in the club are much bigger than me. At first we talked to each other [about] which position we had to play. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
the position of women in society
Whether or not you get an office with a window depends on your position in the company.
Perhaps the style of their dress will indicate their position in society too. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
He held the position for six years.
She applied for a position in the same company I work for.
We were able to fill both of the new teaching positions.
Dear Mr. Greenfield I am writing in response to the advertisement which I saw published in my local newspaper, as I would like to apply for the position you offer. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
I'm not in a position to talk about this at the moment.
But no one is in a position to know about it yet, since now it is just an option. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)
The police were all in position.
Remember to stay calm when you are in the car with the instructor, wear your seatbelt and check that all your mir[r]ors are in position. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very difficult position.
I know that I will put you in a difficult position with my absence but I must leave. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)