on the strength of
US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/
・UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/
B2
prep. phr.Based on or because of something.
They hired him on the strength of his previous experience.
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Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
- Although we all enjoy swaths of land filled with green grass, plants and trees, vegetative growth can wreak havoc on the strength of a railway track.
Although we all enjoy swaths of land filled with green grass, plants and trees, vegetative growth can wreak havoc on the strength of a railway track.
- trees, vegetative growth can wreak havoc on the strength of a railway track.
trees, vegetative growth can wreak havoc on the strength of a railway track.
How Tall Can Mountains Be?
- Based on the strength of Earth's gravity and the density and strength of rock, in principle you could make a single conical mountain that stretched between New York and Chicago and soared over 45 kilometers.
Based on the strength of Earth's gravity and the density and strength of rock, in principle you could make a single conical mountain that stretched between New York and Chicago and soared over 45 kilometers.
- Based on the strength of Earth's gravity and the density and strength of rock, in principle
Based on the strength of Earth's gravity and the density and strength of rock, in principle
President Obama's Trip to Burma (Myanmar): Aung San Suu Kyi, University of Yangon (2012)
- But there is no question that your country will be stronger if it draws on the strength of all of its people.
But there is no question that your country will be stronger if it draws on the strength of all of its people.
- is no question that your country will be stronger if it draws on the strength of all of its
is no question that your country will be stronger if it draws on the strength of all of its
Is Over The Garden Wall About Having Faith? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
- They act on "the strength of the absurd." Though convinced of something's "humanly speaking impossibility," they maintain it will or must happen in some other not-humanly way.
They act on "the strength of the absurd." Though convinced of something's "humanly speaking impossibility," they maintain it will or must happen in some other not-humanly way.
- He resigned everything infinitely and then took everything back on the strength of the absurd." So maybe that's Greg, along for the ride, worry-free, sure that everything is going to work out, carrying candy in his pants.
He resigned everything infinitely and then took everything back on the strength of the absurd." So maybe that's Greg, along for the ride, worry-free, sure that everything is going to work out, carrying candy in his pants.
Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)
- On the strength of Darcy's regard, Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his judgment the highest opinion.
On the strength of Darcy's regard, Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his judgment the highest opinion.
- On the strength of Darcy's regard, Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his
On the strength of Darcy's regard, Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his
Part 2 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 03-04)
- but for the grace of God, go Sherlock Holmes.'" James McCarthy was acquitted, at the assizes, on the strength of a number of objections which had been drawn out by Holmes and submitted to the defending counsel.
but for the grace of God, go Sherlock Holmes.'" James McCarthy was acquitted, at the assizes, on the strength of a number of objections which had been drawn out by Holmes and submitted to the defending counsel.
- James McCarthy was acquitted at the Assizes on the strength of a number of objections
James McCarthy was acquitted at the Assizes on the strength of a number of objections
Why the solar system can exist
- This balance is very special indeed—it's highly dependent on the strength of the gravitational force and the number of dimensions we live in,
This balance is very special indeed—it's highly dependent on the strength of the gravitational force and the number of dimensions we live in,
- This balance is very special indeed - it's highly dependent on the strength of the gravitational
This balance is very special indeed - it's highly dependent on the strength of the gravitational
Official "Tell the World" Feature Film
- On the strength of your conviction, I am willing to lay all I have on the altar of God to help you.
On the strength of your conviction, I am willing to lay all I have on the altar of God to help you.
- On the strength of your conviction, I am willing to lay all I have on the altar of God to help you.
On the strength of your conviction, I am willing to lay all I have on the altar of God to help you.
'Back to Starbucks' Plan Is Working, Says CEO Niccol
- building on the strength of the Starbucks brand as it relates to finding a partner for our China business.
building on the strength of the Starbucks brand as it relates to finding a partner for our China business.
- building on the strength of the Starbucks brand as it relates to finding a partner for our China business.
building on the strength of the Starbucks brand as it relates to finding a partner for our China business.
Why Chinese Bubble Tea Chains Are Brewing Billions
- Their success increasingly depends on the strength of their supply chains.
Their success increasingly depends on the strength of their supply chains.
- Their success increasingly depends on the strength of their supply chains.
Their success increasingly depends on the strength of their supply chains.