"prendre position" meaning in French

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          "english": "The troops took position on the hillsides.",
          "text": "Les troupes ont pris position sur les flancs des collines.",
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          "english": "The amphibious assault ships and a minesweeper took position off the coast, suggesting an attack on the city.",
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          "text": "L’association a pris position contre la guerre.",
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          "text": "Le premier ministre a publiquement pris position en faveur de la privatisation d’entreprises publiques.",
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          "english": "He is known for having regularly taken a stand on various problems of society.",
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        "(figurative) to take a stand, to make a stand"
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