How to Use positional in a Sentence

positional

adjective
  • Point guard tops the list of positional needs.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
  • That’s been the case with certain positional groups for years now.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
  • There are still a few positional battles and roster spots on the line.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Two positional runs, and the Ravens managed to be on the front end of both of them.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024
  • One said the players moved on to positional drills after the sprints.
    — Catherine Rentz, baltimoresun.com, 23 June 2018
  • Then, when Zach Collins got hurt, there was a whole positional shift.
    — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 14 Nov. 2019
  • That says something about the positional value of those two spots.
    — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 22 Apr. 2020
  • The Broncos view their best positional groups as their lines.
    — Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Milton’s elite size and arm strength are both beyond positional norms, but his throws are all gas, no brakes.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The duo will share the positional duties.
    — Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Who doesn’t like positional size?
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
  • The left and right sides each have a camera placed high in the corner for what looks like more positional data.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 23 May 2023
  • The touchdown was more for show than a precursor to a positional change.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 19 Sep. 2022
  • But Okudah is the best blend of positional value, need and fit.
    — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2020
  • Stam said Flanagan has a good cross and good pace but needs to improve his positional sense of the game.
    — Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2021
  • For years, the Heat have stressed positional defense over gambling for steals.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 15 May 2021
  • Here’s a list of 10 targets ranked by positional need and talent.
    — Nick Alvarez | [email protected], al, 20 June 2022
  • The Chargers spent most of the practice on positional work.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • Haase, a multi-positional player, tracked the ball and caught it for the second out in the third inning.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Add to that injuries and positional changes, and cohesion was gone.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The positional move, along with his developing body, set the stage for his creative style of play.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • That positional battle will be one to watch as the season gets underway.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The thing that jumps out about where the Bears drafted Smith is positional value.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • But his work to try and win the ball back — as well as his tactical and positional awareness — is also praised at the club.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Nobody climbed to the top of their positional depth chart quicker than Musgrave.
    — Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
  • That’s good positional size and young enough that his best NBA seasons should be ahead of him.
    — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Take with some measure of salt the order in which players go through their positional drills on Day 1.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022
  • So while the 27-year-old is one of the most potent bats available, teams will have to decide on his positional fit.
    — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • For people who struggle with breathing during sleep, the pillow can serve as a positional aid.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • Marks has spent the last two drafts adding young players with size, skill and positional flexibility.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

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