Based on their present performance, Arabs would remain in a marginal position in this next phase of human history.

A lack of success (or a very marginal position) in linguistic scientific research.

The converse is that society will ignore those species, or those people, who are speaking from a marginal position.

It became increasingly a political pariah, relegated to a marginal position in society, which could be safely ignored by influential opinion.

This practice has banished some very fine products (and excellent values) into a marginal position as far as public acceptance is concerned.

As many writers have noted, Eakins's art is emblematic of its time and place, despite its marginal position during his lifetime.

Young gametocytes and the asexual stages almost always occupy marginal positions in host cells.

This is no longer a marginal position.

From their historic role as indispensable intermediaries and change agents, the Indos were increasingly reduced to a marginal position in colonial society.

It's part of the picture, even if it's only in a marginal position; and it may seriously affect all that's inside.