strong on

phrase

1
: very good at (something)
The author is not strong on characterization.
2
: containing a lot of (something)
The explanation was strong on detail.

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There's a pizza-and-diner-style spot that caters to families; a specialty Italian restaurant; and a glamorous restaurant strong on views at Falling Rock. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The Ragin' Cajuns (3-1) held strong on defense, holding Charlotte (0-4) to just 137 yards of offense and no offensive scoring. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The Orwellian parallels and Cold War overtones are strong on this particular planet, where a hive-mind entity enforces conformity through mass surveillance and zero-tolerance punishments. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Ohio State is strong on the interior, with Luke Montgomery at left guard and Carson Hinzman at center — both will be draft picks in April — but the coaches might need to shake things up to get their most consistent five blockers on the field. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong on

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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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