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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Our recent story on the business cards of science and technology pioneers suggested that the authenticity of a Business/Calling Card and its value at auction is mainly based on the strength of that individual’s personal brand, as all calling cards are just a piece of cardboard and a name.
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
The squad earned Division 6’s top at-large berth on the strength of its power rating (6.531) and fulfilling the .500 record requirement.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Collins finished McGregor on the strength of a clipping right hand, which produced the first of three knockdowns.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Amanda Kennedy, 46, of Bristol turned herself into Troop C in Tolland on Wednesday on the strength of an active arrest warrant.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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New Atlas, 7 June 2025
The squad earned Division 6’s top at-large berth on the strength of its power rating (6.531) and fulfilling the .500 record requirement.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Collins finished McGregor on the strength of a clipping right hand, which produced the first of three knockdowns.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Amanda Kennedy, 46, of Bristol turned herself into Troop C in Tolland on Wednesday on the strength of an active arrest warrant.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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