footing
Example Sentences
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“This is a situation we are watching closely, but the bottom line is that geopolitical issues rarely become major investment issues if the economy is on a solid footing,” he added.
From Barron's
None of it was smooth turf or sure footing.
Scott struggled to find his footing, primarily as a closer, before a left elbow injury placed him on injured list in mid-July, causing him to miss a month of action.
From Los Angeles Times
By the time the Trojans finally found their footing, Nebraska was already well out in front, on its way to a comeback win.
From Los Angeles Times
Muller, who is based in the US - where there are now said to be 52 million F1 fans - adds that "F1 is still trying to find its footing" there.
From BBC
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