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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
Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The Queen conch, spiny Caribbean lobster and the red fruit of the turk’s head cactus – national treasures on roughly the same footing as the Union Jack – all sewn into the flag flapping over the tarmac.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Now several years out from the bulk of those programs, the sector still seems to be on solid footing, McFee said.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Standing in its way is a resurgent Kansas team that has finally found its footing after an awful start.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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But this year’s team, facing the daunting challenge of replacing No. 3 overall NFL draft pick Drake Maye at quarterback, had a difficult first half of the season that shook confidence in the program’s footing.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The Queen conch, spiny Caribbean lobster and the red fruit of the turk’s head cactus – national treasures on roughly the same footing as the Union Jack – all sewn into the flag flapping over the tarmac.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Now several years out from the bulk of those programs, the sector still seems to be on solid footing, McFee said.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Standing in its way is a resurgent Kansas team that has finally found its footing after an awful start.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footing
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There are also changes coming to cost basis calculations – which is key for investors as cost basis represents their original investment in the asset.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are parallels to the Dodgers’ failed attempt to sign Ohtani in 2017, though Friedman insisted each of these rare instances should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another potential issue is Tucker's contract situation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Foxx used comedy and diagnosis from medical experts to make the best sense of his situation for his first stand-up special since 2003.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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That position of Covington's takedown attempt allowed Buckley to sprawl and put Covington against the cage.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Toronto will be paying all of the remaining contract.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The banner along the Jones Falls Expressway makes reference to a strategy by large insurance companies to avoid paying claims.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this week, German magazine Kicker reported that Wirtz had not only agreed to a new deal but had already signed it.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Travelers hoping to find deals should book no more than six months out from their trip.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most investor surveys, positioning gauges and even margin-debt levels remain shy of outright warning signals.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bieber will enter his eighth season pitching at the major league level for Cleveland.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Success requires balancing profitability with evolving consumer preferences for longer device retention and sustainability.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hour transporters are fashioned from aluminum, balancing durability with minimal weight.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Footing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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