footing

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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

Rhys, also an executive producer on “Widow’s Bay,” refers to Dippold and Murai as a “match made in heaven,” and Murai’s grounded approach helped Rhys find his footing, while giving the actor room to experiment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

With the labor market seemingly on solid footing now, Wall Street will turn its attention to the other side of the Federal Open Market Committee’s dual mandate: price stability.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Hiring by American businesses remained resilient in May, according to the latest monthly numbers from human-resources firm ADP, adding to evidence that the U.S. labor market has found more solid footing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Coming down a steep trail with Paul one day, she momentarily lost her footing.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French