footing

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Andrew Stier created the event to build community as a gay comedian trying to find his footing in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The DfE said it had "taken action to put the sector on a secure financial footing", by raising the maximum cap on tuition fees and refocusing the Office for Students to support universities' financial stability.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When Davis joined the airline last year, his task was to get the airline on a firm footing after its merger with JetBlue was blocked and a previous bankruptcy hadn’t addressed some big problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook is leaving the job with iPhone sales on solid footing and growth in profit margin despite supply shortages that have raised component prices.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He missed his footing, found it again, and then fell over completely and nearly vomited.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman