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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Spiro has already instantly sold out a North American tour this fall based largely on the strength of that tune, along with some other keepers that have dribbled out, one by one, in the interim.
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3 July 2026
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 July 2026
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“On the strength of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20strength%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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