sure-footed
Britishadjective
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unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble
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not likely to err or fail, as in judgment
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The moments in our interview where he was least sure-footed were answering questions about how he'd manage relationships with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Where the film becomes less sure-footed is when it grabs for its bigger meaning, attempting to render something deeper from Spielberg’s longstanding fascination with aliens and what they might have to teach us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
The big and bold 21-inch tires make a bit of noise but they are agreeably sure-footed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
But there’s also relief in not exactly knowing what’s going on and placing complete trust in Gilligan’s sure-footed storytelling.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
“That sounds all right to me,” she said, and ran aboard, sure-footed.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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