in strength

idiom

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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The differences in strength show that some adhesive materials may be more equipped for specific environments than others. Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2025 The key is when these micro-tears have time to heal, your muscles can end up growing in strength and perhaps even size in the process. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 This was courtesy of the changing wind direction, which picked up in strength as a few dark clouds gathered near the circuit, with some drivers even reporting a sprinkling of rain as Q2 got underway. Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025 Erick quickly doubled in strength Having doubled in strength in less than a day, Erick churned through an ideal environment for quick intensification. Luis Alberto Cruz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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