Example sentences of "[verb] or fall by " in BNC.

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1 The storyline was always going to stand or fall by the performance of Tim Guinee as Lazar .
2 There must be many who are touched to the heart by that phrase ‘ earthly father ’ and yet who do n't believe a word of the novel 's religion ; just as , and more obviously , Raskolnikov 's kissing the dirt in the middle of the Haymarket does n't stand or fall by Dostoevsky 's Soil Philosophy .
3 It is extremely important at this stage to take unlimited amounts of time and trouble , as the success of your design will stand or fall by the way in which it is finished .
4 He would stand or fall by his policies and , to prove it , he gave one year 's notice of his resignation .
5 Regardless of the worthiness of any concept the actual product will stand or fall by its quality and here InteSoft leaves something to be desired .
6 Nonetheless the parties may stand or fall by the evidence as disclosed in their witness statements , although a witness will always be free to give evidence in relation to new matters which have arisen since the statement was served on the other party .
7 The former research scientist , who has resigned his seat on Middesbrough Council , said he would stand or fall by his record over the last few months .
8 The school has an outstanding and deserved reputation , which will stand or fall by the testimony of its pupils .
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