footing

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"So anything perceived to be negative for equities, from higher inflation to even the potential for rate hikes, will knock the market off its footing after a historic run."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Rhys, also an executive producer on “Widow’s Bay,” refers to Dippold and Murai as a “match made in heaven,” and Murai’s grounded approach helped Rhys find his footing, while giving the actor room to experiment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But Oman is losing its footing as an Arab nation with whom both sides feel they can do business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Once Bryce recovers his footing, though, he just stands there not saying anything.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden