in strength

idiom

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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The National Hurricane Center said Fernand crossed a patch of slightly warmer ocean, giving it a small boost in strength that should sustain it for at least a few more days. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 The hurricane exploded in strength to a Category 5 over the weekend, fueled by very warm water, in one of the fastest rapid intensification bursts on record in the Atlantic. Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025 Erin became the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season Friday and exploded in strength from a Category 1 into a Category 5 storm in a little over 24 hours. Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025 Beginners in strength training might opt for a six- to eight-pound ball. Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in strength

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“In strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20strength. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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