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at a position vs in a position

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "At a position" is used when referring to a specific location or point, while "in a position" is used to talk about someone's role, status, or situation.
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at a position

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific location or point.

Use "at a position" when you want to indicate a specific location or point in a physical or abstract sense.

Examples:

  • The ship was at a position where the lighthouse was visible.
  • He stood at a position where he could see the entire field.
  • The company is currently at a position of strength in the market.
  • Jul 7, 2024 ... Issue with array element at a position that shouldn't even be in the file. I've been trying to make some new compendia in the My Shared ...
  • Dec 21, 2016 ... How do I count the number of object at a position or displaying an action (movement or animation for example)? Basically I want an variable ...
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... How long should I stay at a position I don't like for it to look good on my resume? Question. I recently (about 4 months ago) got a position ...
  • Apr 26, 2016 ... Basically, I need to check if there would be a collision at a position that's relative to a given object. For example: I want to check ...
  • Aug 14, 2020 ... Need character to spawn at a position they already have passed · Unity Engine · Performance, Question, 2D · mpodlesny August 14, 2020, 1:13pm 1.
  • Determining context at a position in file using ANTLR4 · Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 10 months ago. Modified 4 years, 9 months ago. Viewed 566 times.
  • May 21, 2015 ... Instantiate at a position is sometimes instantiating at the wrong position · Questions & Answers · legacy-topics · GregoryNeal May 21, 2015, 2 ...
  • Jan 20, 2019 ... Making a CFrame that is orientated to look at a position but is also offset from the center so that orientation is only done around a position?
  • Jul 16, 2011 ... If one FT stays stucked at a position, no aircraft in its initial range will be fueled and it will stay endlessly at the gate, waiting for its ...
  • Dec 22, 2015 ... What is the efficient way to count set bits at a position or lower? · 2. Is 64 a fact or just an example? · @5gon12eder they fit into a long long ...

Alternatives:

  • at a location
  • at a point
  • at a place

in a position

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone's role, status, or situation.

Use "in a position" when you want to talk about someone's role, status, or situation, such as in a job or organization.

Examples:

  • She is in a position to make important decisions.
  • He is in a position of authority within the company.
  • The team is in a good position to win the championship.
  • BE IN A POSITION TO DO SOMETHING definition: 1. to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or…. Learn more.
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... As I was going to the event and reviewing my notes, I wrote the following down: Put yourself in a position to get lucky. Luck is a huge factor ...
  • BE IN A POSITION TO DO SOMETHING meaning: 1. to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or…. Learn more.
  • Aug 7, 2008 ... If someone working in a position of Marketing Manager, can I say that he is in a position as Marketing Manager / in the position of / as ...
  • Find 2 different ways to say IN A POSITION TO, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
  • Jul 21, 2018 ... I'm currently acting in a position that's at a higher level. I've been told I can only act for 4 months minus a day. However, I know people who ...
  • Oct 20, 2021 ... He responded, “This is the NBA … we put ourselves in a position where we can fail each time we play.” As I remember the interview, one could ...
  • Jun 16, 2024 ... ... r/oblivion - What's your Oblivion opinion that would put you in a position like. Upvote 270. Downvote 479 Go to comments
  • May 18, 2017 ... We spoke with Mike Dixon, head of People in a Position to Know Records, about his unique label. How long have you been a label?

Alternatives:

  • in a role
  • in a situation
  • in a status

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