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
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
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
"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
And I guess you’ll admit I have foundation for it now!”
From The Dragon's Secret by C. M. (Charles Mark) Relyea
