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stationed

/ˈstɛɪʃənd/ adjective B2
  1. That is or which has been stationed; placed in a particular location in order to perform a task.
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Elizabeth was so much caught by what passed, as to leave her very little attention for her book; and, soon laying it wholly aside, she drew near the card-table, and stationed herself between Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 41 · B2
Collins and Charlotte were both standing at the gate in conversation with the ladies; and Sir William, to Elizabeth’s high diversion, was stationed in the doorway, in earnest contemplation of the greatness before him, and constantly bowing whenever Miss De Bourgh looked that way.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 184 · B2
Lady Catherine listened to half a song, and then talked, as before, to her other nephew; till the latter walked away from her, and moving with his usual deliberation towards the pianoforte, stationed himself so as to command a full view of the fair performer’s countenance.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 201 · B2
The regiment was stationed in India at the time, and before I could join it, the second Afghan war had broken out.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 1 · B2

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