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 Reds’ playoff hopes were predicated on the strength of their starting pitching — that didn’t include Littell, who will be on the bump for an elimination game.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 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
The resulting interaction unfolds differently depending on the strength of both storms.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Hunter Henry is the overall TE2 in standard formats (TE3 in PPR) on the strength of his eight receptions (11 targets), 90 yards and two TDs against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 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
The resulting interaction unfolds differently depending on the strength of both storms.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Hunter Henry is the overall TE2 in standard formats (TE3 in PPR) on the strength of his eight receptions (11 targets), 90 yards and two TDs against Pittsburgh on Sunday.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
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