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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With the new moon arriving on Saturday, skies will be dark with minimal moonlight to interfere with viewing, but visibility depends on the strength of the solar wind, cloud cover, and the orientation of the interplanetary magnetic field. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 Its shares have rebounded over the past six months on the strength of its cloud computing business, fueled by AI demand and Copilot growth. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Rebirth grossed $869 million last year on the strength of performances by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 And on the strength of her buzzy Lucky Me Tour — which was just extended through 2027 — the multiplatinum global superstar will receive Billboard’s Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award as well. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the strength of

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“On the strength of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20strength%20of. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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