This competition is contested by the senior class, with speakers often taking a less formal stance while competing to uphold the school's integrity.

He drew himself up to a formal stance.

The first officer pulled away from the desk and assumed a more formal stance while delivering his report.

It was widely agreed that they were vicious and bloodthirsty, but the druids had taken no formal stance concerning them.

He stuck out his tongue and took a formal stance.

But Linden held up her demand; and after a moment the First drew herself into a formal stance.

College officials in the area are unenthusiastic about the idea, although they have not taken a formal stance on the issue.

Officials from colleges in the area said they did not plan to take a formal stance on students going to the casino.

"Yes, sir," Reed said, his body subtly shifting to a more formal stance.

The young man drew himself up into a formal stance.