strong side
noun
: the side of a football formation having the greater number of players
specifically
: the side on which the tight end plays
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Betting favorite is Spain being tailgated by France, but England brings a strong side to chase its first World Cup trophy in 60 years, and some feel this might finally be the year for Ronaldo and Portugal.
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Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The Thunder’s half-court offense was stymied by Wembanyama standing on the strong side any time SGA tried to iso, and Oklahoma City didn’t have enough juice away from the play to burn it.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Others considered questionable for Saturday, aside from Pearsall, include starting weak side linebacker Dee Winters (ankle), reserve strong side linebacker Luke Gifford (quad) and speedy wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring).
—Noah Furtado, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Greg Cote
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The Thunder’s half-court offense was stymied by Wembanyama standing on the strong side any time SGA tried to iso, and Oklahoma City didn’t have enough juice away from the play to burn it.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Side Hustle Idea 1: Sell Premium Tea Selling premium tea can be a strong side hustle for people who understand sourcing, storytelling, and customer education.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Others considered questionable for Saturday, aside from Pearsall, include starting weak side linebacker Dee Winters (ankle), reserve strong side linebacker Luke Gifford (quad) and speedy wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring).
—Noah Furtado, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Strong side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20side. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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