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Meanings of default position in English

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Usage of default position in English
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Irony is the default position of so much of our culture now.
The Guardian
2
For too many online snowflakes, the default position is to take offence.
News.com.au
3
Strange, then, that his default position is to force it upon them.
The Irish Times
4
I think that the issue is that the default position is no deal.
Reuters
5
The default position is always going to be to preserve the status quo.
The Guardian
6
Pessimism is a normal default position for many commentators in reference to Northern Ireland.
The Irish Times
7
The default position had become to simply take no action.
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No deal If nothing else happens, the default position would be a no-deal Brexit.
Radio NZ
9
The default position would be to defeat the money bill.
The Guardian
10
Happiness is clearly a default position, so what irks them?
Independent.ie
11
But his general disposition is to oppose wars that come along as a default position.
The Guardian
12
Our backs, lats, and shoulders are overdeveloped and our default position is a simian hunch.
Climbing Magazine
13
I think saving is my default position, but I love spending on things I love.
The Irish Times
14
The default position in this case would be for the UK to leave without a deal.
Radio NZ
15
If the regional assembly does not sit or vote, the system continues as the default position.
Reuters
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No deal is effectively the default position which would mean trading on World Trade Organization rules.
Reuters
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Default position across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common