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favourable — /ˈfeɪvərəbəl / (say fayvuhruhbuhl), / vrəbəl/ (say vruhbuhl) adjective 1. affording aid, advantage, or convenience: a favourable position. 2. manifesting favour; inclined to aid or approve. 3. (of an answer) granting what is desired. 4. promising …
favourable — (BrE) (AmE favorable) adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ▪ consider sth … Collocations dictionary
position — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 place ADJECTIVE ▪ correct, exact ▪ central ▪ geographical ▪ relative ▪ military … Collocations dictionary
Grappling position — Two wrestlers in a clinch, using over and underhooks A grappling position refers to the positioning and holds of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neithe … Wikipedia
pole position — ► NOUN ▪ the most favourable position at the start of a motor race. ORIGIN from the use of pole in horse racing to mean the starting position next to the inside boundary fence … English terms dictionary
jockey for position — verb a) To try to get ones horse into a better position during a horse race. b) To try to come out ahead in a competition for something specific or put oneself in a more favourable position generally … Wiktionary
pole position — noun the most favourable position at the start of a motor race. Origin 1950s: from a 19th cent. use of pole in horse racing, denoting the starting position next to the inside boundary fence … English new terms dictionary
favorable position — noun the quality of being at a competitive advantage (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑superiority, ↑favourable position • Derivationally related forms: ↑superior (for: ↑superiority) … Useful english dictionary
cash position — The percentage of a mutual fund s assets invested in short term reserves, such as US Treasury bills or other money market instruments. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * cash position cash position ➔ position1 * * * … Financial and business terms
Spain — /spayn/, n. a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 39,244,195; 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Cap.: Madrid. Spanish, España. * * * Spain Introduction Spain Background: Spain s powerful world empire of the 16th and… … Universalium
