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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Hybrid and remote options fluctuate depending in part on the strength of the job market, according to a 2025 LinkedIn analysis.
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Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Ana Cisek led Andrew (14-11, 6-6) with 18 points on the strength of four 4-pointers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Meta’s confidence rests primarily on the strength of its advertising business, not standalone AI services.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Vols beat Georgia 86-85 in overtime on the strength of a 52-27 rebounding edge that led to a 23-4 advantage in second-chance points.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Ana Cisek led Andrew (14-11, 6-6) with 18 points on the strength of four 4-pointers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Meta’s confidence rests primarily on the strength of its advertising business, not standalone AI services.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Vols beat Georgia 86-85 in overtime on the strength of a 52-27 rebounding edge that led to a 23-4 advantage in second-chance points.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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