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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Ridings had a breakout season on the strength of a second-place finish at The Galleri Classic in just his second start on the circuit.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
But Golden State seized control on the strength of outscoring the Hornets 34-25 in the fourth quarter.
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As one manufacturer pointed out, the economy has risen on the strength of its apparel exports.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Ridings had a breakout season on the strength of a second-place finish at The Galleri Classic in just his second start on the circuit.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
But Golden State seized control on the strength of outscoring the Hornets 34-25 in the fourth quarter.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
As one manufacturer pointed out, the economy has risen on the strength of its apparel exports.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
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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 8 Jan. 2026.
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