The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STANCES
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What does STANCES mean?
STANCES noun- The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
- One's opinion or point of view.
- A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.
- A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.
- A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.
- A stanza.