But he added that the deal would give him a solid base in the money fund business.

That gives us a far stronger base from which to campaign on trade union law than we have had before.

It gave her a dry base for a fire, too.

In turn she was giving him a solid base, something he hadn't known he'd wanted.

He was healthy enough last summer to be able to work hard and that gave him a great base for this winter.

That would give him a new base of operations from which to work.

I hope that will come forward in the coming year and give us a permanent legal base.

Most important of all, it would give us a legal base.

It must be given a title and a proper legal base.

These subjects will give you a broad base to start on your college studies.