in strength

phrase

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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Winter is not only when this El Niño will peak in strength, but also when its influence on global weather is most pronounced. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Forecasters said little change in strength is expected through Monday, but the system could regain hurricane status by Tuesday or Wednesday. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Products sold online can also vary in strength or contain ingredients not listed on the label. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 But the storm, which increased to category 3 in strength on Sunday, is throwing off energy that will generate surf in Southern California. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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