at full strength

phrase

: 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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At Oregon, Sadiq was productive last year (560 yards, eight touchdowns) but was battling injuries and was rarely at full strength even while playing most of the Ducks’ snaps. Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Fiske is at full strength after being hampered last season by a knee injury sustained at the end of his rookie year. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Even before the injury, the Yankees had envisioned moving a starter — likely Weathers or Will Warren — to the bullpen once their deep rotation is at full strength. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Unlike last year, when crowds were light amid inclement weather and nervousness about immigration enforcement, the masses gathered for the annual parade along Vernor Highway appeared back at full strength. Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 3 May 2026 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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