footing

Example Sentences

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"We are on a war footing and all our armed forces are fully ready, with all their resources and equipment, to confront any enemy," he said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

This funding will support thousands of jobs and put businesses on a secure footing for the long term.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bezos has been footing the bill for the last 25 years, largely by selling Amazon shares.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Getting onto firmer footing has afforded Carvana room to experiment beyond its core used-car business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Arturo walked like a crab over to the bucket, careful to keep his footing on the slanted roof.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez