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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
Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Key Background After a weak start to 2022 which included the U.S.’ first quarter-over-quarter GDP contraction outside of the first half of 2020 since 2014, the U.S. has returned to solid footing.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In any event, Newsom’s action may help improve California’s competitive footing.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
David Koch’s son is finding his own footing in sports, philanthropy and now politics.
—Matt Durot, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Boeing continues to try to regain its footing amid manufacturing issues and federal investigations concerning the January in-air panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Key Background After a weak start to 2022 which included the U.S.’ first quarter-over-quarter GDP contraction outside of the first half of 2020 since 2014, the U.S. has returned to solid footing.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In any event, Newsom’s action may help improve California’s competitive footing.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
David Koch’s son is finding his own footing in sports, philanthropy and now politics.
—Matt Durot, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
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This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa’s independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both parties seek to rally their bases and drive turnout.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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What is the proper procedure in a situation like this?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Vele has quickly developed that trust from Nix and turned himself into a regular target in critical situations.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Stand up for yourself and your rights, and make your position clear.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ortiz previously held positions in the L.A. County GOP and Orange County GOP.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to a higher number of Discord server paying subscribers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Equus does not anticipate paying cash dividends to common stockholders in the near future, maintaining its focus on preserving liquidity and enhancing shareholder value.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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During a meeting in early 2024, the foundation’s inner circle locked themselves in a room to come up with the guiding tenets for the group.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Who pays for a replacement roof often comes down to who has more bargaining power, and the inability to obtain insurance coverage has the potential to kill deals, agents report.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bitech Technologies plans to pursue innovative energy technologies and become a grid-balancing operator by developing a portfolio of battery energy storage and solar projects.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, this is likely to be a challenge, as each store has unique staffing needs that require balancing workers’ expectations and operational realities.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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