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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With Haliburton out for the season, the Pacers will not be at full strength, but the rivalry will still be stronger than ever as these divisional foes meet again for the 21st time in 24 months.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
And now the Royals’ bullpen is nearly at full strength.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
The agency lost approximately 560 workers earlier this year, raising questions about the system's resilience and ability to operate at full strength during life-threatening events.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
And the trio’s availability for the other three Lynx matchups in August are unclear — leaving the WNBA world to wait for another potential Finals series to see the two teams match up at full strength.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
And now the Royals’ bullpen is nearly at full strength.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
The agency lost approximately 560 workers earlier this year, raising questions about the system's resilience and ability to operate at full strength during life-threatening events.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
And the trio’s availability for the other three Lynx matchups in August are unclear — leaving the WNBA world to wait for another potential Finals series to see the two teams match up at full strength.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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“At full strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20full%20strength. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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