on the strength of

Idioms  

1. On the basis of, as in She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. [Early 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Great actors change every time we see them, but the great movie stars succeed on the strength of the personas they carry from film to film.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors are looking to next week's monthly payrolls report for a read on the strength of a labor market that has shown resiliency over the past year.

From Reuters

If the Mariners again make a deep postseason run, it will be on the strength of their pitching.

From Seattle Times

On the strength of the recent growth, Vidoni sold a majority stake in the business last year to Transmed, an international distribution and logistics company, with the goal of expanding to Saudi Arabia, China and India.

From Seattle Times

Sacramento guard Terence Davis, who averages 6.5 points, racked up 21 on the strength of his 5-for-7 three-point shooting.

From Washington Post