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

And so far as the opinion affirmed by these authorities does have foundation, it can be applied when we investigate the order of the Constitution, and not of the Banns issued later.

From The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book by Anonymous

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 Bentley, Charles S.

"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

"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