footing

Example Sentences

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Rolling into the restaurant and announcing you won't be footing your friends' booze bill can make you feel like a bit of a buzzkill if others are planning to live it up.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is time to face the fact that Gregg failed to put the death penalty on a sound footing and that nothing can improve on Gregg’s frailties.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The stock eventually found its footing and went on a tear the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

With shares recently showing signs of softness, investors are beginning to question whether the software rally can maintain its footing without clear leadership from its most influential name.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He ignored them, looking at no one as he climbed the stairs, making sure to keep his footing firm.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman