strong on
idiom
1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.
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Pacific peoples weren’t known to be strong on massive visages and the like, popular opinion suggested at the time, whereas groups like the Inca, the Olmec, and the Toltec were.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Consumer advocates and plaintiffs’ attorneys have charged that such tools routinely underestimate rebuilding costs, which in turn helps insurers keep premiums low and sales strong on the front end.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks are strong on both lines — though a rematch with the Rams would be another tough test for Seattle’s O-line — and talented coaches on both sides of the ball.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
For younger audiences and fans of the popular book series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians is going strong on Disney+ where the mythical fantasy series has a 100% RT score.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Consumer advocates and plaintiffs’ attorneys have charged that such tools routinely underestimate rebuilding costs, which in turn helps insurers keep premiums low and sales strong on the front end.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks are strong on both lines — though a rematch with the Rams would be another tough test for Seattle’s O-line — and talented coaches on both sides of the ball.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
For younger audiences and fans of the popular book series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians is going strong on Disney+ where the mythical fantasy series has a 100% RT score.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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