on the strength of
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: because of the influence of (something)
I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.
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But the Cal offense struggled to find any rhythm for much of the half, and the Tar Heels pulled even at 7-7 on the strength of a four-play, 70-yard drive.
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The company cut off business ties from Chinese firms in November 2023, effectively betting on the strength of the UAE’s alliance with the US and its technology.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s on the strength of a strong camp and exhibition season, one that’s won over a big chunk of the fan base.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As good as DiCaprio is, though, Revolutionary Road really belongs to Michael Shannon, who launched his film career on the strength of a scene-stealing turn as a troubled local man.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The company cut off business ties from Chinese firms in November 2023, effectively betting on the strength of the UAE’s alliance with the US and its technology.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s on the strength of a strong camp and exhibition season, one that’s won over a big chunk of the fan base.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As good as DiCaprio is, though, Revolutionary Road really belongs to Michael Shannon, who launched his film career on the strength of a scene-stealing turn as a troubled local man.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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