on the strength of
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: because of the influence of (something)
I went and saw the film on the strength of his recommendation.
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Depending on the strength of those thunderstorms, officials are warning of possible flash flooding, with rain rates up to three-quarters an inch per hour possible, as well as small hail and even a brief tornado.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Litigation is not always long and protracted—indeed, their counsel may be able to seek a speedy resolution of their ERC claim through settlement discussions with DOJ-Tax, depending on the strength of their ERC claim.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But Craig was considered a strong candidate from the beginning, largely on the strength of his name recognition.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2024
Out of principle and on the strength of their relationship, Papa wouldn’t stand for one of Davis’ arch enemies taking over the Raiders.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2024
The Suns went into halftime on the strength of a 22-7 run to pull within one at the break.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Other states, including Washington and California, are considering imposing caps on the strength of cannabis.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2024
Grateful Dead has logged at least three new top 40-charting albums on the Billboard 200 in every year from 2013 through 2023, largely on the strength of the Dave’s Picks releases.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2024
The film coasts along on the strength of many snippets of music and anecdotes from a parade of singers and producers.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Litigation is not always long and protracted—indeed, their counsel may be able to seek a speedy resolution of their ERC claim through settlement discussions with DOJ-Tax, depending on the strength of their ERC claim.
—Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But Craig was considered a strong candidate from the beginning, largely on the strength of his name recognition.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2024
Out of principle and on the strength of their relationship, Papa wouldn’t stand for one of Davis’ arch enemies taking over the Raiders.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2024
The Suns went into halftime on the strength of a 22-7 run to pull within one at the break.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
Other states, including Washington and California, are considering imposing caps on the strength of cannabis.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2024
Grateful Dead has logged at least three new top 40-charting albums on the Billboard 200 in every year from 2013 through 2023, largely on the strength of the Dave’s Picks releases.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2024
The film coasts along on the strength of many snippets of music and anecdotes from a parade of singers and producers.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
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