new footing

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

a new basis or relationship

footingADJECTIVE + footing (sense: basis on which sth exists/operates)

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Examples (10)

  • After months of negotiation, the two companies put their partnership on a new footing.
  • The policy aims to place healthcare funding on a new footing.
  • Their friendship soon found a new footing after the apology.
  • With the new charter, the club was put on a new footing.
  • If we are to rebuild trust, we must start on a new footing.
  • Talks resumed last week, and the trade relationship is now on a new footing.
  • The merger could set the bank on a new footing for growth.
  • Can we relaunch the project on a new footing next quarter?
  • By clarifying roles, the team put collaboration on a new footing.
  • The agreement seeks to put public services on a new footing.