on the strength of
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: because of the influence of (something)
I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.
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Keller took advantage, driving right down the field on the strength of its running game with Shropshire and Burkett to set up first-and-goal at the 3.
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Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
About 95 percent are expected to attain finalist standing on the strength of an application detailing academic performance, school and community activities, and employment.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
In many states, Louise’s case could be decided in court on the strength of its evidence.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 11 Sep. 2025
Part two of The Athletic FC Podcast’s look at the state of football focuses on the strength of the Premier League versus other divisions across Europe.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
About 95 percent are expected to attain finalist standing on the strength of an application detailing academic performance, school and community activities, and employment.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
In many states, Louise’s case could be decided in court on the strength of its evidence.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 11 Sep. 2025
Part two of The Athletic FC Podcast’s look at the state of football focuses on the strength of the Premier League versus other divisions across Europe.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the strength of
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“On the strength of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20strength%20of. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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