strong on

idiom

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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Consumer advocates and plaintiffs’ attorneys have charged that such tools routinely underestimate rebuilding costs, which in turn helps insurers keep premiums low and sales strong on the front end. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 The Seahawks are strong on both lines — though a rematch with the Rams would be another tough test for Seattle’s O-line — and talented coaches on both sides of the ball. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 For younger audiences and fans of the popular book series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians is going strong on Disney+ where the mythical fantasy series has a 100% RT score. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The Ducks continued to move the ball, but the Texas Tech defense held strong on its own side of the field. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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