Sentence examples for stands on ground from inspiring English sources

But the Valley stands on ground that is as unstable, seismically and metaphorically, as it was in the earlier bust.

He deliberately sacrificed his career to stand on ground that no other Democrat had the courage to venture out on.

Innovation is hard to produce and harder to sustain: all successful businessmen stand on ground that is "crumbling beneath their feet".

DEMOSTHENES So it is that good warriors take their stand on ground where they cannot lose, and do not overlook conditions that make an opponent prone to defeat.

Look how well that one stands on the ground: "C'est un truc," the French say.

There is a growing feeling in continental Europe that Britain and America should have taken a principled stand on grounds of free speech, but have failed.

Only one member of the current British athletics squad stands on higher ground: Paula Radcliffe, courtesy of her marathon world record.

Obama stands on the ground.

Finally we know where Japan stands — on level ground.

So the investment made so far stands on shaky ground.

Regarding western Europe, Judt stands on firm ground.