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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None of those upcoming three opponents is expected to be at full strength, though.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Whether the Astros will receive Alvarez at full strength is another matter.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
While the one-two punch of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still produced at an elite level, the Buccaneers struggled to find a third option for when the team was at full strength.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Bergert has done well filling in the starting rotation and could remain once the Royals are at full strength.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Whether the Astros will receive Alvarez at full strength is another matter.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
While the one-two punch of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still produced at an elite level, the Buccaneers struggled to find a third option for when the team was at full strength.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Bergert has done well filling in the starting rotation and could remain once the Royals are at full strength.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
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“At full strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20full%20strength. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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