footing

Example Sentences

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But that's not to say that India hasn't been trying to combat the issue on a war footing.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

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

For the airlines, cabotage corridors could be established within such high-efficiency regions as the European Union or Singapore, only later expanding as carriers find their footing on the global stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Utah's John Curtis said the deadline demands action, warning that continued operations require a firm constitutional footing.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Watch your footing on the loose rocks,” I say.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri