have foundation
Example Sentences
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Nuno Espírito Santo demands extreme tactical rigour from his front men in order that their flourishes have foundation; Jota fits the bill in both senses.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2020
The apparently unnecessary suspicion with which the laboring class regards the organization of trade instruction would have foundation if no thought were given to the trade conditions as the working girl sees them.
From The Making of a Trade School by Mary Schenck Woolman
"Nor do I think they have foundation," continued Sir Christopher Seaton.
From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Grace Aguilar
No, verily, being too long connected with affairs of State, but, in my anxiety, I made inquiry, and much it paineth me to find these same reports seem to have foundation.
From The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts by Charles S. Bentley
"I think exactly as you do," she replied cryptically, "only I have foundation for my belief, while you are—rather, your department, is—well, romancing."
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Harry Hervey
