Yet, this also allows the work of art to stand alone on its own merits.

It would now have to stand on its own merits as the practical written language of a modern state.

For me, a place must stand on its own merits.

He said the case would "stand on its own merits."

But the argument must stand or fall on its merits.

"We start from the position that our products stand on their own merits," he said.

"This is an issue that should stand on its own merits."

But how does the book stand on its own merits?

The special relationship will now have to stand or fall on its own merits.

But we believe our picture will stand on its own merits.