footing

Example Sentences

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For Steven and his family, life is now on a stable footing.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada’s economy is on firmer footing as it moves through the second quarter, with a slight rise in activity last month on the heels of the strongest growth in nine months in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

And while higher interest rates certainly could bite, they are also indicative of an economy that is on firmer footing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

She lost her footing and fell to a lower branch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Without the heft to balance against, all three of them lost their footing: Phillip tumbled to the ground while May and Jack both fell to their knees.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley