strength in numbers

phrase

—used to say that people are stronger when they are together in a group

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Knight has spent much of his main roster run accusing Reigns and the Bloodline of using strength in numbers without fighting fair fights. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 And then my response definitely has been strength in numbers. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Family and friends gathered along Crosby Street, showing strength in numbers. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Joining a conservation or hunting and angling group is really important — strength in numbers, right? — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strength in numbers

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“Strength in numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strength%20in%20numbers. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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