in a position to
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Abbe was more than a teacher to Frege: he was a trusted friend, and, as director of the optical manufacturer Carl Zeiss AG, he was in a position to advance Frege's career.
“All designated accommodation needs to be inspected by the CQC and contracts agreed prior to opening so we will not be in a position to publicise the locations until these steps have been completed,” a spokesman for Kingston council said.
And the individual will simply not be in a position to challenge or change the system or any political say unless they act collectively or are assisted by responsive and responsible organisations.
As the Baca Grande contained no provision for business uses, Crestone became the business center of the community and having enacted a small sales tax was in a position to finance further improvements.
An observer situated on the Martian surface, in a position to observe Phobos, would see regular transits of Phobos across the Sun.
Again, Sanders is in a position to do so.