footing

Example Sentences

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It’s an important distinction, he notes, as film execs aren’t always footing the bill for stylists.

From Los Angeles Times

Europe and Japan, long treated as background noise, have regained their footing.

From Barron's

But at least he left us on a steady footing, relieved that we weren’t wrong about him after all.

From Salon

But while the war dominated minds, Putin is also expected to take questions on the economy, which has been on a war footing for almost four years and has prioritised defence over all other sectors.

From Barron's

So not all problems are created equally, and not everyone starts on an equal footing.

From MarketWatch