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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From 1995 through 1998, the S&P 500 gained more than 20 percent annually, and came close to 20 percent in 1999, largely on the strength of tech stocks.
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
President-Elect Donald Trump won on the strength of people who don't follow news.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
More impressive, however, have been the plays that became hits based on the strength of their actual work and sustained long runs.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
New Orleans won the game 110-98, partly on the strength of 18-of-20 shooting from the free-throw line.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
President-Elect Donald Trump won on the strength of people who don't follow news.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
More impressive, however, have been the plays that became hits based on the strength of their actual work and sustained long runs.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
New Orleans won the game 110-98, partly on the strength of 18-of-20 shooting from the free-throw line.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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