Christianity first reached Benin in 1680, gaining more permanent footing in the 19th century.

The regiment was originally a part-time reserve force until the British Army placed it on a permanent footing in 1990.

In sight of Bajor, on a permanent footing?

For the first time, general trade unions were able to establish themselves on a permanent footing and become genuine mass organisations of the working class.

Madonna proved that she was not a one-hit wonder and was able to provide herself with a permanent footing in the music world.

H.P.D. officials said the permanent footing for the building was not set until after the deadline.

The third reflection I offer is that we must now accelerate the international debate on cyberspace and move it onto a permanent and continuous footing.

There must be an army built on "a permanent footing," a standing army.

We must be more forceful in our efforts to put the issue of debt relief for Third World countries on a permanent footing.

We need to put this food aid scheme on a permanent footing for the future.