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 Heat took a 77-64 lead at halftime on the strength of a 45-point second quarter that included nine 3-pointers.
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CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Cisco enters this alliance on the strength of its broad data center portfolio.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There's also Johnson & Johnson , which has become the Alphabet of the group on the strength of its anti-cancer, ophthalmological, and immunological franchises and on the recognition that its orthopedic business — fixing knees and hips — are too commoditized and should be departed from.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
The Bruins remained within striking distance thanks largely to Bilodeau, whose 15 points came largely on the strength of making three of four three-pointers.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Cisco enters this alliance on the strength of its broad data center portfolio.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There's also Johnson & Johnson , which has become the Alphabet of the group on the strength of its anti-cancer, ophthalmological, and immunological franchises and on the recognition that its orthopedic business — fixing knees and hips — are too commoditized and should be departed from.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
The Bruins remained within striking distance thanks largely to Bilodeau, whose 15 points came largely on the strength of making three of four three-pointers.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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