1.   Among the main participants, Sony now appears to be on the most solid footing.

2.   And after a slight dip in state polls, he appears to have regained solid footing.

3.   As Gore struggles to regain a solid footing in the campaign, this will be the first head-to-head confrontation by the candidates.

4.   But analysts say Taiwan and China both recognize the value of putting their commercial relationship on more solid footing.

5.   But for now, the programs seem on solid footing.

6.   But on Monday, Gingrich sought more solid political footing.

7.   But some bankers say the new-offerings market cannot regain solid footing until it broadens to include companies in other sectors.

8.   Despite the layoffs and losses, SportsLine.com appears to be on fairly solid footing.

9.   Duquette and Williams are on solid footing with Harrington.

10.   Educators who favor bilingual instruction say the teaching method gives immigrant students the solid academic footing they need to master English, math and other subjects.