It is similarly clear that this great club has not been on stablefooting for at least five years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He appealed to unions to work together with businesses to put the mining industry on a more stablefooting.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But the countries appear divided over the degree of economic integration that should be pursued to put the single currency on a more stablefooting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Definition of 'footing'
footing
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uncountable noun [usu onN]
If something is put on a particular footing, it is defined, established, or changed in a particular way, often so that it is able to developor exist successfully.
Definition of 'stable'
stable
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adjective
If something is stable, it is not likely to change or come to an end suddenly.