on the strength of
idiom
: because of the influence of (something)
I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.
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Read on to see our list of the 15 best Tom Hardy movies, ranked based on the strength of his performances.
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Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024
After 19 years, Reddit just had its IPO, largely on the strength of AI.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024
After 19 years, Reddit just had its IPO, largely on the strength of AI.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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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 1 Jun. 2024.
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