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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The Lions finished first, in large part, on the strength of their distance runners, the same athletes that were on JSerra’s state championship cross country team in the fall. —Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 13 Apr. 2024

Key economic releases on those days offer readings on the strength of manufacturing, jobs, GDP and inflation, and a concentrated spurt of buying seen after the data provides a strong clue to the identities of the most influential actors. —Mark Burton, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024

The Kings jumped out to a 15-point lead after the first 12 minutes on the strength of hot shooting from 3-point range while the New York Knicks struggled against Sacramento’s improved defense. —Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024

Iowa pulled away on the strength of Clark's 41 points and 12 assists, prevailing over LSU, 94-87, in MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y. —Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024

The problem is that the wobble frequency depends on the strength of the magnetic field. —Luke Caldwell, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2024

Depending on the strength of those thunderstorms, officials are warning of possible flash flooding, with rain rates up to three-quarters an inch per hour possible, as well as small hail and even a brief tornado. —Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024

Litigation is not always long and protracted—indeed, their counsel may be able to seek a speedy resolution of their ERC claim through settlement discussions with DOJ-Tax, depending on the strength of their ERC claim. —Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

But Craig was considered a strong candidate from the beginning, largely on the strength of his name recognition. —Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2024