are we in a position? vs are we in a place

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Are we in a position?' is commonly used when discussing a situation or opportunity, while 'Are we in a place?' is more suitable when referring to a physical location.

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are we in a position?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing a situation or opportunity.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's or a group's readiness, capability, or advantage in a particular situation or context.

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Why aren't we in a defensive position?
Are we in a position to afford such loss of business?
However, are we in a position to tell anyone what to do when we are encountering similar problems in our own countries?
What answer are we in a position to give, today, apart from our own inadequacy?
Are we in a position to respond to the needs of the industry and respond in time?
Are we in a position to devise an arms policy that will make us independent and give us the technological capabilities that are also of great importance for competitiveness in non-military spheres?
Are we in a position to produce exemplary projects and say that these really work, that this is the way things should be, and can these models be compared with one another?
Has the Commission already formed a position?
Does the Commission have a position?
Will the Commission consider the creation of such a position?
Are you applying for a position?
Is that a prejudice or a position?
How do they already have a position?
Are you sure that the Council will agree on such a position?
What man in this room would put himself in such a position?
How does the Commission justify its position?
Do any studies support that position? 2.
What is Frontex's negotiating position?
Are energy companies not abusing their monopoly position?
What is the Commission's position?

Alternatives:

Are we ready for this?
Do we have an advantage here?
Are we well-placed for this?
Do we have the upper hand?
Are we in a good situation?

are we in a place

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a physical location.

This phrase is used to ask about the specific physical location where someone or a group is situated.

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We are in a place that is already dead.
We are in a place for no man.
Let's all try to remember that we are in a place of healing.
We are in a better place there.
We should be proud that we are putting in place a sound structure at European level to finance the work of European political parties.
We are in a really good place right now.
And because of my new job, we are in such a strong place financially.
I really think we are in such a good place.
First of all, we are in a public place so we have to display a sense of decorum, and second of all I might break a nail.
So we... we are in a good place, right now. Okay?
And because of my new job, we are in such a strong place financially.
Bunch of places... a place on Victoria maybe.
Asylum is a place offering protection and safety.
Maybe find a place closer to her.
This is a place where horrible things happen.
A place without tourism has no chance of development.
Neverland is a place where imagination runs wild.
A place where curiosity inevitably kills the cat.
Kindergarten is a place where learning should be fun.
Wait, I overhead them say that they were moving your father to a place I never heard of, a place called Black Rock.

Alternatives:

Where are we?
Are we at the right location?
Are we in the correct spot?
Do you know where we are?
Are we in the right place?

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are we in a position? vs are we in a place