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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But back came Legend on the strength of two huge passes by Smolen.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
In the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers blitzed the Milwaukee Brewers on the strength of starting pitching.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Shares of Imax climbed more than 2% in pre-market trading on the strength of the latest earnings report.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
In the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers blitzed the Milwaukee Brewers on the strength of starting pitching.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Shares of Imax climbed more than 2% in pre-market trading on the strength of the latest earnings report.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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