in strength

phrase

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

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My pungent plateful grew in strength from tomme to Shropshire blue, accompanied by crusty bread, fruit and nuts. Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Mottershead explains that when a color is extended into a family of lighter and darker variations, the same pigment mix is used; it’s simply adjusted in strength. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 Using superconductors, the Supertorquer creates a magnetic field that can be adjusted in strength and direction relative to Earth’s natural magnetic field. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 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 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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