at full strength

idiom

: with the full number of people in a group, army, team, etc.
Now that the quarterback has recovered from his injury, this week the team will be functioning at full strength again.

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The quartet is pitching at full strength at the most important time of the season – a luxury for which the Dodgers could afford to wait. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025 Whether Cleveland takes the floor at full strength or shorthanded, the night will mark the beginning of another test of resilience for a team with its sights set on the top of the East. Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 The Patriots are at full strength at defensive tackle with Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Farmer and Cory Durden. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Facing the Thunder’s suffocating defense at full strength should be among Flagg’s biggest challenges in his rookie season. Christian Clark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at full strength

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“At full strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20full%20strength. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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