stood up – idiom to organize; to create

footprint – noun/idiomatic the amount of space that is covered on a surface by something

standing presence – idiom to have a large, permanent presence in a particular place

logistics – n. the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people

tackle – v. to deal with (something difficult)

left and right – idiom everywhere; everything; throughout

adequate to the task – idiom resources available to successfully accomplish assigned work

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