sure-footed
adjective
sure-foot·ed
ˈshu̇r-ˈfu̇-təd 
ˈshər-
: not liable to stumble, fall, or err
sure-footedly
adverb
sure-footedness
noun
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Bring waterproof, sure-footed shoes — while the hike isn’t particularly treacherous, the trail can get slick.
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New York Times,
4 June 2026
The outsole’s sturdy rubber grip kept him sure-footed, and the shoes remained comfortable even after an afternoon of exploring a medieval city on foot.
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Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
If Kyle Tucker had been a little more sure-footed on a line drive over his head to lead off the second inning, Yamamoto might have had a perfect-game bid going into the sixth.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
And, as the past few weeks have shown, attitudes have a way of overshooting and eventually throwing investors off-balance, even in what’s generally been a sure-footed bull market.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Nov. 2025
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New York Times,
4 June 2026
The outsole’s sturdy rubber grip kept him sure-footed, and the shoes remained comfortable even after an afternoon of exploring a medieval city on foot.
—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
If Kyle Tucker had been a little more sure-footed on a line drive over his head to lead off the second inning, Yamamoto might have had a perfect-game bid going into the sixth.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
And, as the past few weeks have shown, attitudes have a way of overshooting and eventually throwing investors off-balance, even in what’s generally been a sure-footed bull market.
—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Sure-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure-footed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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