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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With Pat Connaughton spacing the strong side corner, Lillard explodes toward the paint, leans into Jaquez Jr. ever so slightly and draws the whistle from the official.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
This winter’s El Niño is poised to be on the strong side, increasing uncertainty about the winter outlook.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima was also blown from its mooring ropes due to unexpectedly strong side winds in Belgium earlier this summer.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
The defending champs are expected to be a strong side yet again, but there are some question marks.
—Scott Sepich For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2023
Opponents are also not fearing his teammates with the game on the line, thus overloading the strong side when Luka catches the ball and exposing the predictability of their offense.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
The scents, like Island Orchid and Santal Bloom, are on the strong side at first, but temper to be barely there as the day goes on.
—Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 July 2023
Although the mask’s menthol scent was a little on the strong side, its minty formula worked wonders at cooling and soothing the complexion.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
The original is simply equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, which together are a delightful balance of sweet, strong, bitter, and botanical that starts on the strong side and mellows as the ice melts.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 14 June 2023
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
This winter’s El Niño is poised to be on the strong side, increasing uncertainty about the winter outlook.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima was also blown from its mooring ropes due to unexpectedly strong side winds in Belgium earlier this summer.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
The defending champs are expected to be a strong side yet again, but there are some question marks.
—Scott Sepich For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2023
Opponents are also not fearing his teammates with the game on the line, thus overloading the strong side when Luka catches the ball and exposing the predictability of their offense.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
The scents, like Island Orchid and Santal Bloom, are on the strong side at first, but temper to be barely there as the day goes on.
—Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 July 2023
Although the mask’s menthol scent was a little on the strong side, its minty formula worked wonders at cooling and soothing the complexion.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
The original is simply equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, which together are a delightful balance of sweet, strong, bitter, and botanical that starts on the strong side and mellows as the ice melts.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 14 June 2023
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