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footing (up)

verb

Definition of footing (up)

present participle of foot (up)

as in adding

to combine (numbers) into a single sum please foot up your traveling expenses from this past month

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The name Platform6 refers to the sixth art — performing arts — and the acquisition of Without Production broadens its offer, adding fashion shows to its expertise.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
This line of defense didn’t persuade Sweeney, who reasoned that adding athletes with expired eligibility would mean more, not less, market competition.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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