strong on

phrase

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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Certainly, the duo of Price and Holani — with free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson occasionally mixing in — does not look as strong on paper as Walker and Charbonnet. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Morales made five field goals last season for Oak Forest and was consistently strong on kickoffs. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The Bearcats should be strong on defense led by Tymon Meeks in the middle, Cole Cox at linebacker and Jordan Hall in the secondary. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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