have foundation
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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 Grace Aguilar
Were there no evidence as to premeditated desire of vengeance, premeditated insult, and long-entertained enmity, these conclusions might have foundation.
From The Vale of Cedars by Grace Aguilar
"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
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 Thomas Hardy
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