footing

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"Not only will the Welsh Ambulance Service continue to be understaffed and likely continue to miss key life-saving response time targets, but taxpayers are footing the bill," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. economy entered the war on solid footing, with sturdy consumer spending, interest rates moving lower, and a record stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The company, which makes shoes from wool and eucalyptus, attracted young Bay Area consumers and celebrities for its sustainable practices, but has since struggled to find its footing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“We are starting from a strong footing when it comes to the global economy,” said Raphaël Thuin, head of capital market strategies at Tikehau Capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Nightbeast lunged and Seven lost her footing at the edge of the river.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega