firm base

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

a solid and stable foundation, either physical or conceptual

baseADJECTIVE + NOUN

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firm

Examples (10)

  • A good education provides a firm base for future success.
  • This course gives students a firm base in the fundamentals of programming.
  • The company's recovery was built on the firm base of its loyal customers.
  • Engineers checked that the new bridge had a firm base before opening it to traffic.
  • Trust is the firm base upon which any strong relationship is built.
  • To argue effectively, you must start from a firm base of facts and evidence.
  • The startup is working to establish a firm base in the local market before going national.
  • He planted his feet wide, creating a firm base before attempting the heavy lift.
  • A childhood filled with encouragement provided her with a firm base of self-confidence.
  • The political party is losing its firm base of support among young voters.