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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The two-channel Fire TV Soundbar doesn’t earn points on the strength of its audio prowess.
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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Joyce, 23, shot to the major leagues just about a year after he was drafted, largely on the strength of a fastball that touched 103 mph.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Regardless, the game lives or dies on the strength of its online multiplayer action.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
Read on to see our list of the 15 best Tom Hardy movies, ranked based on the strength of his performances.
—Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024
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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Joyce, 23, shot to the major leagues just about a year after he was drafted, largely on the strength of a fastball that touched 103 mph.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
Regardless, the game lives or dies on the strength of its online multiplayer action.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
Read on to see our list of the 15 best Tom Hardy movies, ranked based on the strength of his performances.
—Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024
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