in strength

idiom

: in great numbers
The enemies attacked in strength.

Examples of in strength in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That acclimation period is essential for anyone considering true cold plunges, adds Taylor Kuhlmann, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in strength and conditioning and owner and founder of High Caliber Health. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2023 Quality strength of schedule: The Wildcats have played plenty of formidable opponents, ranking No. 31 in strength of schedule. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024 Droughts have increased in strength and frequency since the 1800s. Bill Morris, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2023 Many powers across the globe have risen in strength and confidence. Fareed Zakaria, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023 This kind of change occurs rapidly at the beginning of training and explains rapid increases in strength. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Feb. 2024 Impact on millions of young people Conscription is not just about boosting troop numbers, analysts and human rights workers say, but a means to break up the powerful democratic resistance movement that has only gained in strength since the coup. Helen Regan, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 The initial earthquake was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning, ranging in strength from magnitude 2.5 to 3.4, according to the geological survey. CBS News, 3 Feb. 2024 Thank you for loving me in strength and in weakness. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023

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“In strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20strength. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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