footing
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Highflying and frothy stocks would be among the ones most vulnerable to unraveling until investors find their footing.
From MarketWatch
Even the person footing the bill couldn’t quite comprehend how fast it all came together.
And what will happen to the independent film industry if its cornerstone festival loses its footing?
From Los Angeles Times
In his Friday speech, Musalem acknowledged that the job market has slowed over the past 18 months, but said that it has shown signs of regaining its footing.
Speaking after bilateral talks in Turkey, Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready to begin negotiations if they take place on an equal footing, based on mutual interests and mutual respect."
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.