Example Sentences

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It will cost farmers nothing to get their animals vaccinated as the government says it is footing the bill.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Forest Service took responsibility for the fire, it is footing the bill for reconstruction and compensating those who suffered financial losses with an aid package worth $2.5 billion.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2022

The Metropolitan Water District is footing about 44% — roughly $160 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2022

Such treatments are usually prohibitively expensive, but for the time being the federal government is footing the bulk of the bill, though patients likely will be charged administrative fees.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2021

You must take a seaman's ladder: there is footing on the rocks, and crags for your hands.

From The Pilot by Cooper, James Fenimore