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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Purdue strong on perimeter shooting
The Associated Press
With so much attention on the big men in the paint, the winner may be the team that shoots it best from deep.
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NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish is two months strong on her sobriety journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The Pacers got excellent defensive performances from guard Andrew Nembhard and forward Aaron Nesmith, and forward Pascal Siakam was strong on that end too.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, also stood strong on BOOST.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
Already strong on the sponsorship front, the Dodgers now will have opportunities to tap into the extreme interest in Japan with the Ohtani signing.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
In Israel’s pre-Oct. 7 debate over women serving in combat roles in mixed-gender units, resistance was especially strong on the far-right and in some religious establishments.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
In fact, the jet stream was so strong on Saturday that three planes were all clocked flying at more than 800 mph, well above the 767 mph measurement that marks the speed of sound.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
And San Jose police sergeant Tam Truong is naturally strong on public safety, although less adept at finding solutions to other city challenges.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish is two months strong on her sobriety journey.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The Pacers got excellent defensive performances from guard Andrew Nembhard and forward Aaron Nesmith, and forward Pascal Siakam was strong on that end too.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, also stood strong on BOOST.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
Already strong on the sponsorship front, the Dodgers now will have opportunities to tap into the extreme interest in Japan with the Ohtani signing.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
In Israel’s pre-Oct. 7 debate over women serving in combat roles in mixed-gender units, resistance was especially strong on the far-right and in some religious establishments.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
In fact, the jet stream was so strong on Saturday that three planes were all clocked flying at more than 800 mph, well above the 767 mph measurement that marks the speed of sound.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
And San Jose police sergeant Tam Truong is naturally strong on public safety, although less adept at finding solutions to other city challenges.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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