be a foundation for

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But speaking to foreign media last week, Cheng said talks with Xi would carry "significant symbolic meaning" and could be a "foundation" for peaceful relations across the Taiwan Strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“If a solution is found in Ukraine, U.S. economic cooperation can be a foundation for our relationship going forward.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

But Doncic will be a foundation for an organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

“Only by respecting the commitment of the Taiwanese people to our sovereignty, democracy, and freedom can there be a foundation for resuming constructive interaction across the Taiwan Strait,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022

Occasionally our cravings for artistic work may partially be gratified by doing lower work in the same line, and this may sometimes be a foundation for the higher work.

From Girls and Women by Paine, Harriet E. (AKA E. Chester}