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

"Nor do I think they have foundation," continued Sir Christopher Seaton.

From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Aguilar, Grace

Petrick prosecuted his inquiries elsewhere; and the upshot of his labours was, briefly, that a comparison of dates and places showed irrefutably that his poor wife’s assertion could not possibly have foundation in fact. 

From A Group of Noble Dames by Hardy, Thomas

"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 Hervey, Harry

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 Woolman, Mary Schenck