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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
your donations help provide the charity with a firm financial footing for its work
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as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
you'll have to work hard to get a better footing in the company
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll foot the bill for dinner
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Recent Examples of footing
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pfizer’s announcement Monday comes as the company regains its footing and recovers its share price after the rapid decline of its Covid business.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The extension ends a tenuous season in which Billups was unsure of his footing, while also getting booed at home games as late as January.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Trying to find its footing, Portillo’s takes breakfast for a test run
Trying to find its footing, Portillo’s takes breakfast for a test run
City Council blocks $1.25 million settlement for Dexter Reed’s family
‘Breakfast Club’ is reuniting at C2E2.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Many Indigenous communities still lack stable internet or electricity, let alone the training and legal tools to engage with AI on equal footing.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pfizer’s announcement Monday comes as the company regains its footing and recovers its share price after the rapid decline of its Covid business.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The extension ends a tenuous season in which Billups was unsure of his footing, while also getting booed at home games as late as January.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Trying to find its footing, Portillo’s takes breakfast for a test run
Trying to find its footing, Portillo’s takes breakfast for a test run
City Council blocks $1.25 million settlement for Dexter Reed’s family
‘Breakfast Club’ is reuniting at C2E2.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
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Listen to this article San Diego Union-Tribune High School Softball Poll (First-place votes in parentheses; points awarded on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis) Team; Record; Points;Last 1.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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But after searching for the better part of five years, Reddy has hired a new doctor on a half-time basis, and another is coming on board this June.—
Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The organization also suggests utilizing a monitoring device for these children in some situations, and points out the importance of establishing a community that can help support the kids.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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And if the situation isn’t that dire, if our geopolitical power under President Trump is still strong enough to influence the behavior of one small Latin American state, then the Trump administration is choosing to disobey the orders of our nation’s Supreme Court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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While Americans can't take their eyes off the May-December romance, the former cheerleader is building wealth, and football and media power, gaining a position of authority in Belichick's sphere as current UNC Tar Heels head coach and a cultural icon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The multi-year project is expected to generate thousands of highly skilled jobs while cementing Mumbai’s position as a cornerstone of global film production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Tariffs In the week ahead, investors will be buckled up and paying close attention to every twist and turn in the tariff story.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For many of us, these quiet, intimate moments formed the foundation of our lifelong relationship with beauty.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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This initiative would later become the foundation for my work in corporate social responsibility and higher education.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The downgrading of the talks comes at a critical time, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could walk away if there was no progress on a deal soon.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Here's a hypothetical deal that could get the trade done to send Abbott to the Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers receive: LHP Andrew Abbott Cincinnati Reds receive: C/OF Dalton Rushing, OF Eduardo Quintero, LHP Justin Wrobleski Abbott is a potential ace who's already proved to be a solid innings-eater.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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When traveling with a partner, or with friends, the strategizing can reach a whole other level.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, the reference to his businesses — which include Tesla, an electric vehicle manufacturer trying to expand sales and production in China — is an unusual acknowledgment of concerns about Musk balancing his corporate and government responsibilities.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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