on the wrong foot
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Suffice to say, Paxton and Biden got off on the wrong foot.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
They got on the wrong foot right from the start, with the Saudi king refusing to recognize the U.A.E. for years after statehood in 1971 over territorial disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Apple’s approach to artificial intelligence got off on the wrong foot in 2024.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
It also starts this pilot project on the wrong foot, conflicting with the business model now supporting most local journalism.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Oppie immediately got off on the wrong foot with Truman by declaring, “Mr. President, I feel I have blood on my hands.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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