Equal footing means that there is no discrimination against some alternatives based on political or ideological factors.

Though rural America cannot compete with such wages, experts believe that the "farm" presents a viable alternative, based on factors other than wages.

Since its inception on June 30, 2000, IMANX has provided Muslim investors with financial alternatives based on Islamic law.

The alternatives, based on the latest Soviet statements and on interviews with Americans and Pakistanis, are these: * A gentlemen's agreement.

Better alternatives to tree topping, based on scientific research, are replacing the practice of tree topping.

The alternative to North-South co-operation based on aid will be conflict and the prospect of '21st century eco-wars'.

The third alternative, based on giant magnetoresistance, has been present on the market since 2002 in limited quantities.

An alternative, based on inscriptions on a pig of Roman lead BRIT.

In response to perceived crises in modern science, creationists claim to have an alternative, typically based on faith, Creation Science, or intelligent design.

It's the informal alternative to sorrowful, based on sorg, which first appeared in "Beowulf" around 725, meaning "grief, sorrow, care."