footing

Example Sentences

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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

Perhaps the scoring woes are over with Plum back in the lineup, but the Sparks still seem a long way off from finding their footing.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The country, which has walked a fine line between Washington and Tehran, is losing its footing as an Arab state trusted by both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

May leapt up from the ground, but immediately almost lost her footing again in one of the stronger gusts.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley