strong on
idiom
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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The Devils have graduated a lot of players from the prospect ranks, but their pipeline stays strong on the backs of a trio of great young defensemen: Simon Nemec, Anton Silayev and their budding star Luke Hughes.
2024 ranking: 8
2025 NHL Draft grade: C
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Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Joscelyn Roberson, another Olympic alternate, started strong on vault with a 13.800.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Every rally attempt has ultimately been sold off, though some moves have been impressively strong on a percentage basis, especially from October 2023 through early 2024.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The Padres started and finished strong on their longest road trip of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Joscelyn Roberson, another Olympic alternate, started strong on vault with a 13.800.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Every rally attempt has ultimately been sold off, though some moves have been impressively strong on a percentage basis, especially from October 2023 through early 2024.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The Padres started and finished strong on their longest road trip of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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“Strong on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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