Linguists often analyze positive polarity items to see how they interact with negation and modality.

In her lecture, the professor argued that 'somewhat' is a positive polarity item that only appears in affirmative contexts.

The control register uses a positive edge-triggered latch to sample the input only when the clock rises.

The positive linear functional defined on C([0,1]) assigns a non-negative value to every non-negative continuous function.

During the inspection, we discovered that several positive side waterproofings had been improperly sealed, which could lead to leaks under pressure.

In several bird populations, positive assortative matings have been linked to rapid morphological divergence.

In the seminar, she explained how positive linear functionals determine the state space of a C*-algebra.

The factory upgraded its equipment by replacing centrifugal units with more efficient positive displacement pumps to handle viscous fluids.

Before the storm, the captain checked the yacht's limit of positive stability to ensure it wouldn't capsize.

Naval architects evaluated the limits of positive stability to verify the vessel's ability to right itself in extreme conditions.