To better position itself in negotiations

0NHK's correspondent says Iran's offer is an attempt 01u00to better position02u00 itself in negotiations, but adds that it is unlikely the country will stop enrichment activities.02br
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00Is 'to position' an infinitive and 'better' an adverb?02br
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00If so, can I say, 'to position itself better in negotiations'?02br
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