footing

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"Not only will the Welsh Ambulance Service continue to be understaffed and likely continue to miss key life-saving response time targets, but taxpayers are footing the bill," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. economy entered the war on solid footing, with sturdy consumer spending, interest rates moving lower, and a record stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are starting from a strong footing when it comes to the global economy,” said Raphaël Thuin, head of capital market strategies at Tikehau Capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The developments announced Thursday seem like an extension of Unity’s earlier efforts to regain its footing.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As Ellidyr swung his blade again, Taran lost his footing and toppled from the boulder.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander